California Lieutenant Governor Is a “Concerned Skeptic on LNG”
Posted on Jan 2, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Lieutenant Governor Is a “Concerned Skeptic on LNG”
California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi says he will take a more active role than his predecessors did in formulating public policy for California, according to syndicated columnist Thomas D. Elias. Elias says Garamendi has a great opportunity to exercise his power as a member of the California Lands Commission to influence energy infrastructure development, including LNG terminals....
Op-ed: NorthernStar Not Straightforward About Project Specifics
Posted on Jan 2, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Op-ed: NorthernStar Not Straightforward About Project Specifics
An Astoria, Ore., resident says NorthernStar Natural Gas is not being forthright with the public regarding its proposed LNG terminal in Bradwood, Ore. She complains that NorthernStar is trying to divert attention from the possible impacts on the environment and salmon habitat from dredging operations and from ballast water intake by LNG tankers. She raises concern regarding the width...
Op-ed: Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal Offers More Benefits Than Disadvantages
Posted on Jan 2, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal Offers More Benefits Than Disadvantages
An Astoria, Ore., resident encourages other people to “do the research and ask the questions” necessary to make an educated decision regarding NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. She says that having learned about the project herself, she believes “the pros far outweigh the cons.” Her op-ed is carried by The Daily...
Op-ed: Proposed Downeast LNG Terminal Would Harm Maine’s Coastline
Posted on Jan 2, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Proposed Downeast LNG Terminal Would Harm Maine’s Coastline
A Newburyport, Mass., resident opposes Downeast LNG’s proposed import facility in Robbinston, Maine, alleging public safety concerns. “Hopefully the state’s permitting process has sufficient discretion to block this assault on the coast of Maine and the disastrous affect it would have on the economy of Passamaquoddy Bay,” he says. The Bangor Daily News carries...
Bahamian Environmental Group Dismisses Invitation to Participate in LNG Approval Process
Posted on Dec 29, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bahamian Environmental Group Dismisses Invitation to Participate in LNG Approval Process
ReEarth, an environmental organization that has called for a referendum on LNG development in the Bahamas, this week rejected Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie’s offer to engage in further dialogue regarding plans to establish an LNG industry in the Bahamas. She added that only a decision to bar the development of LNG infrastructure would pacify opponents. The Bahama...
Fishermen Planning Lawsuit Over Offshore Massachusetts LNG Terminals
Posted on Dec 29, 2006 in Environmental, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fishermen Planning Lawsuit Over Offshore Massachusetts LNG Terminals
The Salem News reports that local fishermen, unhappy with the compensation packages offered by LNG developers Excelerate Energy and Suez Energy and concerned about the impact from two proposed offshore terminals, are considering filing a lawsuit. The fishermen say the proposed Northeast Gateway LNG and Neptune LNG terminals will harm the fishing industry and complain that packages...