Study Says Jordan Cove LNG Terminal Would Provide Economic Benefits
Posted on Oct 23, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Study Says Jordan Cove LNG Terminal Would Provide Economic Benefits
A study of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal in Coos Bay, Ore., conducted by ECONorthwest, an independent research firm, says that the proposed facility will provide economic benefits to the region as well as the state. The study concludes that the project will create more than 1,100 jobs statewide and result in lower energy costs for Oregonians. The study is available here. The...
Farming Organization Supports Cabrillo Port Terminal
Posted on Oct 20, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Farming Organization Supports Cabrillo Port Terminal
The Farm Bureau of Ventura County unanimously voted to endorse BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. In expressing support, Farm Bureau CEO Rex Laird said that domestic supply disruptions following Hurricane Katrina highlighted the need for more gas “to help sustain the long-term viability of our $1 billion agricultural industry here in Ventura County.”...
FERC Approves Scheduling Rule for Natural Gas Projects
Posted on Oct 20, 2006 in Federal Regulation, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Approves Scheduling Rule for Natural Gas Projects
FERC has finalized a rule that will coordinate federal and state authorizations needed to approve natural gas infrastructure projects, including LNG terminals. The rule, which implements provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, will require federal agencies and state agencies acting pursuant to federally delegated authority to issue final decisions within 90 days of FERC’s...
LNG Emerges as Issue in California’s Gubernatorial Race
Posted on Oct 20, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Emerges as Issue in California’s Gubernatorial Race
Platts LNG Daily takes a detailed look at the California gubernatorial candidates’ views on the proposed development of LNG infrastructure in the state. [Subscription required]
Prince George’s County Council Rejects WGL’s Appeal
Posted on Oct 20, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Prince George’s County Council Rejects WGL’s Appeal
Citing public safety concerns and commercial development plans, the Prince George’s County Council rejected Washington Gas Light’s appeal of a decision by the county’s Zoning Hearing Examiner to deny the utility’s request for a special exception permit to convert the Chillum Natural Gas Facility into an LNG processing and storage facility. WGL’s attorney...
AES: Anti-LNG Activist’s Views at Odds with Neutral State Task Force
Posted on Oct 19, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on AES: Anti-LNG Activist’s Views at Odds with Neutral State Task Force
AES has filed a complaint with the Maryland Ethics Commission, alleging that LNG Opposition Team leader Sharon Beazley’s vocal animosity toward the proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal hinders her ability to serve as an unbiased co-chair of the state-appointed task force created to study terminal siting issues. Read more in today’s edition of The Baltimore...