Saint John City Council Supports Land-Based Brunswick Pipeline Route
Posted on Nov 7, 2006 in Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Saint John City Council Supports Land-Based Brunswick Pipeline Route
The Associated Press reports that the Saint John City Council has voted in favor of a land-based route for the proposed Brunswick Pipeline. City councilors had reportedly previously expressed a preference for a marine route. Saint John Mayor Norm MacFarlan rejects claims that the Council’s change in position is connected to a recently-promised $5.35 million endowment from the...
At Least Two Candidates for Massachusetts Governor’s Council Oppose Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Nov 6, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on At Least Two Candidates for Massachusetts Governor’s Council Oppose Weaver’s Cove
The Herald News reports that Massachusetts Governor’s Council incumbent candidate Carole A. Fiola and Republican challenger Philip C. Paleologos oppose the FERC-approved Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. The article does not mention the stance of the third candidate, Paul R....
Editorial: Broadwater Terminal Threatens National Security and Environment
Posted on Nov 6, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Broadwater Terminal Threatens National Security and Environment
The Hartford Courant has expressed opposition to Broadwater Energy’s LNG terminal proposed for Long Island Sound, saying that the project will undermine national security by increasing dependence on foreign fuel sources and that reliance on fossil fuels may contribute to global...
Op-ed: Bradwood Landing Terminal Consistent With Local Zoning Plan
Posted on Nov 6, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Bradwood Landing Terminal Consistent With Local Zoning Plan
In an op-ed published in Friday’s Daily Astorian, a Seaside, Ore., resident writes that the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal is consistent with Clatsop County’s general zoning plan. He also suggests that Columbia Riverkeeper, a local environmental organization opposed to the terminal, “should work towards changing the plan, [and] not snipe at those who are...
Maryland Officials Look for Authority to Block Sparrows Point
Posted on Nov 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maryland Officials Look for Authority to Block Sparrows Point
The Baltimore Examiner reports that Maryland officials are considering whether the state can use existing law to prevent the proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal from being constructed in Baltimore County, Md. According to the article, officials are looking into attacking the project using the 1975 Coastal Facilities Review Act, but the deputy director of the state’s Wetlands...
Massachusetts Gubernatorial Candidates to Discuss Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Nov 3, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Gubernatorial Candidates to Discuss Weaver’s Cove
The Standard-Times reports that the four Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates will discuss the FERC-approved Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal, among other issues, during a forum being held today at the University of Massachusetts...