Film Points to 1969 Oil Spill as Evidence Against Cabrillo Port LNG Proposal
Posted on Jan 9, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Film Points to 1969 Oil Spill as Evidence Against Cabrillo Port LNG Proposal
A documentary set to air tonight at the Public Library in Oxnard, Calif., says damage stemming from a 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif., illustrates how human error can cause significant adverse effects on the environment regardless of assurances given by developers. The video draws a parallel to assurances prior to the 1969 spill and assurances from BHP Billiton regarding its...
Land-Use Applications for Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal Available Online
Posted on Jan 9, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Land-Use Applications for Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal Available Online
Bradwood Landing LLC’s land-use applications for the proposed siting of its LNG terminal in Clatsop County are available in public libraries in various Oregon communities and on the county’s website. “Clatsop County is committed to providing public access to as much information as possible relating to the LNG project,” Interim Community Development Director Ed...
Sen. Lieberman Voices Opposition to Broadwater Project at Sunday’s Protest
Posted on Jan 9, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Sen. Lieberman Voices Opposition to Broadwater Project at Sunday’s Protest
Several Connecticut politicians participated in Sunday’s “Brrrrroadwater Polar Plunge,” an event sponsored by Save the Sound, a local activist group that opposes Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal to be constructed in the Long Island Sound. One local resident was upset by Sen. Joseph Lieberman’s (D-Conn.) appearance at the event, saying that...
Former Calpine Official Eager to Begin FERC Review Process for Skipanon Project
Posted on Jan 8, 2007 in Financing, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Former Calpine Official Eager to Begin FERC Review Process for Skipanon Project
Former Calpine Corp. liquefied natural gas project developer Peter Hansen, the incoming CEO of the Leucadia subsidiary developing Skipanon LNG, has expressed optimism that the proposed project will soon enter FERC’s pre-filing process following the purchase of a land lease that will be used to build the terminal. “Now we can focus on permitting instead of focusing on the...
Op-ed: Jordan Cove Project Endangers Public
Posted on Jan 8, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Jordan Cove Project Endangers Public
A Coos Bay, Ore., resident has expressed opposition to the location of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal and its associated pipeline, citing public safety and land use concerns. The Register-Guard carries the...
Op-eds: Port of Astoria Commissioners Out of Touch
Posted on Jan 8, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-eds: Port of Astoria Commissioners Out of Touch
The Daily Astorian published two letters from Astoria, Ore., residents criticizing the approval of the transfer of Calpine Corp.’s lease for a proposed LNG terminal to Leucadia subsidiary, LNG Development Co. by the Port of Astoria Commission. The letters criticize the Commission’s inadequate review of the project and its failure to consider the economics of the...