Local Residents Protest Proposed Jordan Cove Terminal
Posted on Oct 17, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents Protest Proposed Jordan Cove Terminal
The World provides local coverage of a demonstration held on Saturday in opposition to Jordan Cove Energy’s proposed LNG terminal. Similar protests took place that day at various locations along the West Coast where LNG terminals are planned. [Access to archived articles requires a...
U.S. Rep. Frank Alleges “Inappropriate Collusion” Between Weaver’s Cove and DOI
Posted on Oct 17, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Frank Alleges “Inappropriate Collusion” Between Weaver’s Cove and DOI
Today’s Herald News reports that, in an Oct. 13 letter, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) expressed concern over “inappropriate collusion” between Weaver’s Cove and the Department of the Interior after DOI’s Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to a conference call and a meeting on the dates requested by the project developer. DOI told the paper that a review...
Weaver’s Cove Opponents Criticize U.S. Coast Guard at Meeting
Posted on Oct 17, 2006 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Opponents Criticize U.S. Coast Guard at Meeting
Last night’s U.S. Coast Guard hearing on codification of vessel maneuvers through the Brightman Street bridge in Massachusetts turned into a demonstration against the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. Opponents of the terminal project accused the Coast Guard of pandering to the energy industry and neglecting public safety responsibilities: “It’s past time that the...
Cabrillo Port Opponents Stage Demonstration
Posted on Oct 16, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cabrillo Port Opponents Stage Demonstration
Local residents and politicians convened on Saturday in Oxnard to demonstrate against BHP Billiton’s proposal to build an LNG terminal offshore California. In addition to raising environmental concerns, opponents expressed their dismay over the lack of dialogue between decision makers and local communities. The Ventura County Star provides local coverage. [Free registration...
Public Meeting on Jordan Cove Project Scheduled for Wednesday
Posted on Oct 16, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Meeting on Jordan Cove Project Scheduled for Wednesday
The second in a series of public meetings on Jordan Cove Energy’s proposed LNG terminal will take place on October 18, 2006. Attendees can expect to hear presentations from Jordan Cove officials, Citizens Against LNG, and other interested parties. The final meeting in the series is scheduled for January 11, 2007. The World has further details. [Access to archived articles...
South Coast Development Council Commissions Economic Study on Jordan Cove Project
Posted on Oct 16, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on South Coast Development Council Commissions Economic Study on Jordan Cove Project
The South Coast Development Council (SCDC) has asked EcoNorthwest, an independent research firm, to conduct a comprehensive study to determine the potential economic impacts of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal on the community. “LNG coming to the area we know will have some positive impacts, we don’t know to what degree and that’s what we want to measure and what...