Opposing Views Regarding Need for Proposed Broadwater Terminal Featured
Posted on Nov 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opposing Views Regarding Need for Proposed Broadwater Terminal Featured
The Hartford Courant features two contrasting views regarding the need for the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal. According to the former chairman of the Connecticut Siting Council, the import facility would facilitate an increase in natural gas supply that could efficiently and cleanly fuel power plants better than oil can. However, the program director with the Connecticut Fund for...
Williams Pipeline Exploring Underwater Route in Coos Bay
Posted on Nov 3, 2006 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Williams Pipeline Exploring Underwater Route in Coos Bay
Williams Pipeline is exploring the possibility of building an underwater natural gas pipeline in the Coos Bay estuary following local opposition to the company’s initial plan to run the pipeline from the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal through residential properties. The exploration activities planned for mid-November would yield minimal and temporary effects, according to...
Officials Say Dredged Material An Issue for Sparrows Point LNG
Posted on Nov 2, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Officials Say Dredged Material An Issue for Sparrows Point LNG
Dredging for the proposed AES’ Sparrows Point LNG terminal would involve removing sediment that contains high levels of toxins, Maryland state environmental officials told a task force created to review the project. Officials also reported that there might be no acceptable disposal site for the dredged material and that preparing the soil for reuse is expensive. The Baltimore...
Opponents and BHP Billiton React to Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Comments on LNG
Posted on Nov 2, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents and BHP Billiton React to Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Comments on LNG
Local anti-LNG activists are expressing cautious optimism regarding California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s statement that he will not declare a stance on any particular LNG terminal proposed for the state until the regulatory review process is complete. An environmental advisor for terminal developer BHP Billiton called the Governor’s statement “prudent.” ...
Connecticut’s 2nd District Congressional Candidates Oppose Broadwater
Posted on Nov 1, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut’s 2nd District Congressional Candidates Oppose Broadwater
According to The Day, Connecticut Congressman Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) and his Democratic challenger both oppose Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal. Simmons is on record as saying, “I don’t believe we will ever see a floating [LNG] terminal in Long Island Sound.” [This article is no longer available...
Gulf LNG Energy May Qualify for Tax Exemptions
Posted on Nov 1, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Gulf LNG Energy May Qualify for Tax Exemptions
The Mississippi Press reports on the state and local tax exemptions potentially available to Gulf LNG Energy for the development of its proposed 1.5 Bcf/d LNG terminal. Following the approval of a land lease from the Port of Pascagoula, the company is exploring its options with regard to specific tax...