Calypso LNG Generates Some Environmental Support
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calypso LNG Generates Some Environmental Support
Today’s South Florida Sun-Sentinel provides a detailed look at Suez Energy North America’s proposed Calypso LNG terminal, which would be located approximately 10 miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The proposal appears to have generated moderate support from environmentalists, including one activist who stated that he thinks the terminal is “a viable solution...
Editorial: Residents Should Have Access to NorthernStar WSA
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Residents Should Have Access to NorthernStar WSA
According to an editorial in yesterday’s Daily Astorian, the U.S. Coast Guard has agreed to release publicly the Waterway Suitability Assessment for the proposed NorthernStar Natural Gas LNG terminal. The editorial argues that residents of Clatsop County should have access to all of the sensitive information contained in the Coast Guard’s WSA and suggests that the Coast...
Excelerate Energy to Compensate for Northeast Gateway’s Potential Impact; Final Environmental Impact Statement Certified
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Excelerate Energy to Compensate for Northeast Gateway’s Potential Impact; Final Environmental Impact Statement Certified
Excelerate Energy has agreed to pay $23.5 million to mitigate and compensate for the potential adverse effects of its Northeast Gateway LNG terminal proposed for offshore Massachusetts after state officials determined that the project may cause more harm than the company initially estimated. The Boston Globe provides further details. Separately, the Gloucester Daily Times reports that...
Minister: Bahamas Moving Forward with LNG Despite Opposition
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Blog, Environmental, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Minister: Bahamas Moving Forward with LNG Despite Opposition
The Bahamian Minister of Energy and the Environment told The Nassau Guardian that recent anti-LNG efforts will not impact the administration’s decision to approve LNG infrastructure projects for the country. His comments follow a concert held Saturday by reEarth, a local environmental group opposed to the development of an LNG industry in the Bahamas, where the group added 2000...
Permit Issued for Proposed Idaho LNG Storage Facility
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Blog, LNGLawBlog, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Permit Issued for Proposed Idaho LNG Storage Facility
The Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission in Idaho has issued a conditional use permit for Intermountain Gas’ proposed LNG storage facility. Construction is slated for next spring, pending approval from the Madison County commissioners. Some residents have expressed concern that the facility will reduce property values in the area. The Associated Press article is carried...
Residents Weigh Potential Impacts of Jordan Cove Proposal
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Blog, Environmental, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents Weigh Potential Impacts of Jordan Cove Proposal
The Register-Guard reports on local reaction to the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal and its associated pipeline, which would transport natural gas to West Coast markets. According to the article, opposition to the project is motivated by concerns for property values, the environment, and public safety. However, proponents cite a study conducted by an independent research firm that...