Long Island Businesses on the Fence About Broadwater
Posted on Jan 11, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Island Businesses on the Fence About Broadwater
The Long Island Association and other local business organizations declined to either support or oppose Broadwater Energy’s planned LNG terminal in Long Island Sound when interviewed for an article in today’s Newsday. One representative acknowledged Long Island’s need for energy and commented, “[W]e have to explore the alternatives and then let it work its way...
Maine Terminals Would Require Expansion of M&N Pipeline
Posted on Jan 11, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maine Terminals Would Require Expansion of M&N Pipeline
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline has filed formal comments informing FERC that, if the proposed Quoddy Bay and/or Downeast LNG terminals are built, it would need to expand its pipeline capacity. Officials from Liberty, Maine, have submitted a letter to FERC questioning M&N’s reasoning. Waldo VillageSoup has the details. M&NP’s comments can be found in FERC ...
New York Gov. Spitzer Has Yet to Decide on Broadwater Project
Posted on Jan 11, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New York Gov. Spitzer Has Yet to Decide on Broadwater Project
As New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer prepares to take a public stance on the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal, Newsday reports that the New York Department of State plans to issue a report to the governor next month on the project’s potential environmental impacts. Spitzer is also receiving feedback from activists, local residents, and politicians opposed to the...
Op-Ed: Maine Should Pursue Compensation for Fishermen
Posted on Jan 11, 2007 in Environmental, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Maine Should Pursue Compensation for Fishermen
According to a Robbinston resident, Maine should require the two companies planning LNG terminals in Passamaquoddy Bay to compensate local fishermen for loss of income and fishing grounds. Read more in The Bangor Daily...
Opposition Vocal at Broadwater Public Hearing
Posted on Jan 11, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opposition Vocal at Broadwater Public Hearing
At last night’s informational meeting in Smithtown, New York, scheduled by FERC and state officials on the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal’s draft environmental impact statement, Newsday reports that the opposition was well-mobilized and vocal. FERC will hold another public hearing tonight in...
Williams Pipeline Co. Completes Underwater Soil Sample Collection for Proposed Pipeline
Posted on Jan 11, 2007 in Environmental, Pipelines, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Williams Pipeline Co. Completes Underwater Soil Sample Collection for Proposed Pipeline
Williams Pipeline Co. geologists completed their collection of underwater soil samples from Coos Bay, accompanied on the boat by a reporter for The World. Preliminary results from previous samples suggest that the route for Williams’ new Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, which would transport natural gas from the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal, will be viable. The final...