Plan to Revitalize Sparrows Point With Retired Ship Folds
Posted on Oct 4, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Plan to Revitalize Sparrows Point With Retired Ship Folds
A proposal to bring a retired aircraft carrier to Sparrows Point, Md. to develop tourism has fallen through, according to The Baltimore Examiner. The Navy instead plans to sink the USS Forrestal, which will serve as an artificial reef for fish. Opponents of AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal believed that the ship could potentially draw tourists and revitalize the area...
U.S. LNG Industry Grows Despite Falling Prices and Seasonal Hurricanes
Posted on Oct 4, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. LNG Industry Grows Despite Falling Prices and Seasonal Hurricanes
The New York Times takes a detailed look at the factors that have spurred the growth of the LNG industry in recent years despite decreasing natural gas prices and hurricane threats. The article also elaborates on the views of energy industry representatives who either support or criticize the prolific development of LNG infrastructure in the United States. [Free registration...
LNG Forum Tomorrow in Washington State
Posted on Oct 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Forum Tomorrow in Washington State
The Columbia River Clean Energy Coalition will hold a public meeting tomorrow in Longview, Wash., to discuss the LNG terminals proposed for along the lower Columbia River. According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, Coalition members are concerned about the proposed projects’ potential impact on the environment and real estate values. However, LNG proponents contend that the...
Quoddy Bay LNG Hires Ex-Tribal Representative
Posted on Oct 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay LNG Hires Ex-Tribal Representative
Quoddy Bay LNG has hired Fred Moore, former Passamaquoddy Tribe representative to the Maine state legislature, to assist in the development of the company’s proposed LNG terminal in Pleasant Point. Three years ago, Moore introduced tribal members to Quoddy Bay LNG. “Fred has always had the best interest of the tribe at heart and has always believed LNG development presents...
Revere City Council to Discuss Evacuation Procedures, Potential LNG Incident Considered
Posted on Oct 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Revere City Council to Discuss Evacuation Procedures, Potential LNG Incident Considered
On Oct. 30, Revere City Council members plan to discuss the city’s evacuation and emergency preparedness procedures, which would go into effect in the event of an incident involving energy infrastructure, such as the Everett LNG terminal or KeySpan’s LNG storage tank in Lynn, Mass. Details are in The Daily...
California Gubernatorial Candidate Criticizes Cabrillo Port
Posted on Oct 2, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Gubernatorial Candidate Criticizes Cabrillo Port
Citing environmental and public safety concerns, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Angelides has expressed opposition to BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port LNG terminal planned for offshore California, according to The Los Angeles Times. Angelides stated that, if elected, he would veto the project. However, BHP Billiton spokesperson Pat Cassidy countered Angelides’ claims,...