Opponents of Brunswick Pipeline Express Views Before Energy Board
Posted on Nov 21, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents of Brunswick Pipeline Express Views Before Energy Board
The president of Nova Scotia Business Inc. yesterday testified before the Canadian National Energy Board that cheaper tolls on Emera Inc.’s proposed Brunswick Pipeline, which would deliver gas to the U.S. from the planned Canaport LNG terminal, would put the Keltic and Bear Head LNG terminals in Nova Scotia at a competitive disadvantage. While opposing the proposed pipeline, he...
FERC Denies Rehearing Request in Crown Landing Proceeding
Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Denies Rehearing Request in Crown Landing Proceeding
FERC has denied a request by Delaware officials to reevaluate its decision to approve BP’s proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal in Logan Township, N.J. Delaware and the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control claimed that the agency ignored critical issues when approving the terminal. The order, which was issued on Friday, may be found in the FERC...
Judge Dismisses Two Lawsuits Related to Quoddy Bay LNG Project
Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Judge Dismisses Two Lawsuits Related to Quoddy Bay LNG Project
The Bangor Daily News reports that on Thursday a federal judge dismissed two lawsuits brought against the Bureau of Indian Affairs by residents of the Pleasant Point Reservation where Quoddy Bay LLC has proposed building an LNG terminal. According to U.S. District Judge John Woodcock, the plaintiffs have not suffered any recognizable harm by the Bureau’s decision to approve a...
Maryland LNG Task Force to Recommend Siting LNG Terminal At Least 2.5 Miles From Homes
Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maryland LNG Task Force to Recommend Siting LNG Terminal At Least 2.5 Miles From Homes
Maryland’s state-appointed LNG task force last week concluded its review of AES’ Sparrows Point LNG terminal proposal. The Baltimore Sun reports that the task force will recommend to the governor and state legislators that the terminal be located at least 2.5 miles away from residences, citing safety...
Op-ed: California Should Opt for Renewable Energy Sources Over LNG Imports
Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: California Should Opt for Renewable Energy Sources Over LNG Imports
Cameron Benson criticizes The Sacramento Bee’s support for the proposed importation of LNG in California, saying that importing fossil fuels would raise greenhouse gas levels. Benson suggests that the California Energy Commission has ignored anticipated supply from Alaska and Baja California, Mexico, and that increasing the development of renewable energy sources as required by...
Public Hearing To Be Held Regarding Proposed Keltic LNG Terminal
Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Hearing To Be Held Regarding Proposed Keltic LNG Terminal
The Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment Board today will hold the first in a series of public hearings to solicit comments regarding Keltic Petrochemical Inc.’s proposed LNG terminal. According to CBC News, some residents are excited about the prospect of new jobs while environmentalists are concerned about potentially negative environmental...