Local First Responders Attend LNG Demonstration
Posted on Mar 30, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local First Responders Attend LNG Demonstration
The Port Arthur News reports on an LNG demonstration held yesterday at the Beaumont Emergency Services Training Complex to help prepare local emergency responders for potential accidents at any of the proposed LNG terminals in Southeast Texas and Southwest...
Shell Cancels Plans for Proposed Gulf Landing LNG Terminal
Posted on Mar 29, 2007 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Shell Cancels Plans for Proposed Gulf Landing LNG Terminal
Shell U.S. Gas and Power yesterday announced that it will not go forward with its proposed Gulf Landing LNG terminal off the Louisiana coast. According to the project director, market conditions have obviated the need for the terminal. Shell will instead continue to seek capacity rights at other import facilities. Reuters provides further details, and The Times-Picayune carries...
Daily Letters to the Editor (Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG)
Posted on Mar 28, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor (Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG)
Bangor Daily News (“LNG on Sears Island”)
Maryland House Passes Anti-LNG Bill
Posted on Mar 28, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maryland House Passes Anti-LNG Bill
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a measure that prohibits the construction of new LNG or petroleum facilities in environmentally sensitive coastal areas. In order to become law, the bill must also receive the state Senate’s approval before the General Assembly adjourns on April 9. The state bill is substantially similar to a Baltimore County ordinance that AES, the...
Perry, Maine Residents Approve Quoddy Bay LNG Deal
Posted on Mar 28, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Perry, Maine Residents Approve Quoddy Bay LNG Deal
In a 229 to 211 vote, Perry, Maine residents approved a $3.6 million per year agreement with Quoddy Bay LNG, the developer of the proposed LNG terminal in Split Rock. “The Perry community has made it clear that it understands and embraces all of the opportunities associated with the project by accepting this agreement,” said project manager Brian Smith. Read more in The...
Md. House Considers Measure to Impede Sparrows Point Terminal
Posted on Mar 27, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Md. House Considers Measure to Impede Sparrows Point Terminal
The Maryland House of Delegates is scheduled to hear testimony today on a bill that would ban private entities from dredging in the vicinity of Sparrows Point, where AES proposes to construct an LNG terminal. It also would limit the Public Service Commission’s discretion to recommend approval of LNG facilities in Baltimore County near residential areas. The state senate heard...