Op-ed: Broadwater Terminal Will Provide Reliable Natural Gas Supply
Posted on Jan 31, 2007 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Broadwater Terminal Will Provide Reliable Natural Gas Supply
An opinion piece published in today’s Newsday argues that the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal in Long Island Sound will reliably supply the region with needed natural gas and no significant...
Editorial: Maryland Government Opposition Should Factor Into Review Process for Proposed Sparrows Point Terminal
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Litigation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Maryland Government Opposition Should Factor Into Review Process for Proposed Sparrows Point Terminal
The Baltimore Sun says that while a federal judge’s ruling last week reinforces federal jurisdiction over the siting of LNG terminals, FERC should consider the opposition of the Baltimore County Council and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley to AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG import facility as it reviews the...
Local Residents Narrowly Divided By Bradwood Landing Project
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents Narrowly Divided By Bradwood Landing Project
A poll sponsored by The Daily Astorian reveals that local residents are narrowly divided by Northern Star Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. According to the newspaper, 42% of respondents are in favor of the project, while 40% oppose...
Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Discusses Offshore LNG Terminals With Local Politicians
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Discusses Offshore LNG Terminals With Local Politicians
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday discussed with Gloucester public officials the potential impact that two offshore LNG terminals that were approved by his predecessor may have on the fishing industry. The Gloucester Daily Times has the...
Fall River City Council Considering LNG Safety Ordinance
Posted on Jan 29, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fall River City Council Considering LNG Safety Ordinance
The Herald News reports on a proposed ordinance that requires any company planning to build a tank of more than 5,000 gallons in Fall River for the purpose of handling natural gas to obtain a license from the City Council. The ordinance would allow Fall River police and fire chiefs, as well as the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, to review all of the company’s safety,...
Oregon DEQ and Residents Meet to Discuss LNG’s Cumulative Environmental Effects
Posted on Jan 29, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon DEQ and Residents Meet to Discuss LNG’s Cumulative Environmental Effects
At a meeting in Knappa, Ore. with state Department of Environmental Quality staff, local residents expressed concern that the agency is not examining the potential cumulative impacts that proposed energy infrastructure along the Columbia River, including LNG terminals, may have on air and water quality. “Our ability to respond…is based on our resources,” one DEQ...