Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Law Restricting Siting of LNG Terminals
Posted on Feb 22, 2007 in Environmental, Litigation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Law Restricting Siting of LNG Terminals
Until a hearing takes place on the matter, a federal judge has barred enforcement of a new Baltimore County law that could prevent the development of AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal. AES filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month attempting to overturn the law, which adds LNG facilities to the list of prohibited uses in environmentally sensitive areas of Chesapeake...
Maine Governor and New Brunswick Premier Discuss Proposed LNG Vessel Transit in Passamaquoddy Bay
Posted on Feb 22, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Maine Governor and New Brunswick Premier Discuss Proposed LNG Vessel Transit in Passamaquoddy Bay
Maine Gov. John Baldacci and New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham yesterday expressed opposing views regarding the introduction of LNG vessels into Passamaquoddy Bay. “We have major concerns with the passage of tanker traffic through the bay,” Graham said. “But the process will now unfold as it should with both sides being represented and FERC having the final...
Decision on Keltic Facility Expected Today
Posted on Feb 21, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Decision on Keltic Facility Expected Today
The Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment Board is expected to issue a decision today regarding Keltic Petrochemicals’ proposed LNG and petrochemical facility in Guysborough County. The panel had intended to make its recommendation to the provincial environmental minister on Dec. 20, 2006, but the deadline was extended to allow the members additional time to review submitted...
Plan to Build LNG Storage Facility Wins Approval
Posted on Feb 21, 2007 in Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Plan to Build LNG Storage Facility Wins Approval
The San Joaquin County Planning Commission on Feb. 15 unanimously approved Apollo Energy’s plan to build an LNG storage facility in Stockton, Calif. Read more in The Record.
Proposed Bill Aims to Stop Sparrows Point Project
Posted on Feb 21, 2007 in Blog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Proposed Bill Aims to Stop Sparrows Point Project
In another legislative attempt to block AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal, Baltimore County Sen. Norman R. Stone Jr. on Jan. 26 introduced a bill that bars the Maryland Public Service Commission from endorsing any proposed LNG terminal that is located in Baltimore County and within two miles of any residence. The bill would also prohibit non-governmental entities from...
Op-ed: Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal Site “An Excellent Choice”
Posted on Feb 20, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal Site “An Excellent Choice”
A Seaside, Ore., resident says that Bradwood Landing is “an excellent choice” for NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed LNG terminal because its associated pipeline will not pass through wetlands. He adds that LNG imports will provide energy while “more suitable nonfossil fuel alternatives” are sought. The Daily Astorian carries his...