Louisiana Looks for LNG Development
Posted on Oct 10, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Louisiana Looks for LNG Development
The Louisiana Economic Development Department has identified eight sites on the Mississippi River, in Plaquemines Parish, that could potentially support LNG terminal development. Interested parties should contact Director of Energy Development Dane Revette for more information on location and development...
Oregon Environmental Officials Concerned About Industrial Impact on Columbia River
Posted on Oct 10, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Environmental Officials Concerned About Industrial Impact on Columbia River
The Daily Astorian reports on a town hall meeting held in Astoria, Ore., by the state’s Environmental Quality Commission. According to the coverage, the discussion was dominated by concerns regarding the “industrialization” of the Columbia River, and specifically, the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. It was suggested by one Commission member that the Department...
CPUC, Others Question Need for West Coast Terminal in Addition to Costa Azul
Posted on Oct 9, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on CPUC, Others Question Need for West Coast Terminal in Addition to Costa Azul
Sempra Energy’s Energia Costa Azul LNG terminal in Baja California, Mexico is poised to start production in 2008, prompting some industry stakeholders to question the need for other LNG terminals proposed for the U.S. West Coast. The Los Angeles Times reports that CPUC attorney Harvey Morris believes the Costa Azul project “might obviate the need for others or might mean...
Lynn City Council to Hold Hearing on LNG Security Ordinance
Posted on Oct 9, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Lynn City Council to Hold Hearing on LNG Security Ordinance
The Lynn City Council will hold a public hearing tomorrow to discuss a proposed law that would require KeySpan to meet certain security prerequisites before the city renews its flammable liquids license. Council President Tim Phelan and Ward 6 City Councilor Peter Capano spearheaded the initiative after a security breach occurred at Keyspan’s LNG storage facility in Lynn,...
Main Pass LNG Terminal Developers Optimistic About Possible Project Approval
Posted on Oct 9, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Main Pass LNG Terminal Developers Optimistic About Possible Project Approval
The developers of the proposed Main Pass LNG terminal are encouraged by the lack of local opposition expressed during public meetings held last week to discuss the modified version of the facility proposed for offshore Louisiana. “We’re very confident that we’ll get the permit, especially since there’s no opposition,” said McMoRan spokesperson Bill...
Weaver’s Cove Opponents Protest Outside Hess Gas Station
Posted on Oct 9, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Opponents Protest Outside Hess Gas Station
The Herald News has the details on a protest held Saturday outside a Hess gasoline station in Somerset, Mass. The protest was organized by the Coalition for Responsible Siting of LNG Facilities, an organization opposed to the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal being developed by Hess. Attendees included state and local elected officials and...