Implications of SB 426 Rejection Debated
Posted on Sep 13, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Implications of SB 426 Rejection Debated
Energy Washington Week covers a debate over how the death of California SB 426 could affect the state’s renewable energy goals. Some environmentalists are concerned that availability of LNG will slow development of renewable energy sources, while opponents of the bill believe that increased LNG imports can help decrease air emissions and create new jobs. [Subscription...
KeySpan Official Discusses Security Breach at Lynn City Council Meeting
Posted on Sep 13, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on KeySpan Official Discusses Security Breach at Lynn City Council Meeting
KeySpan president of gas delivery Nick Stavropoulos told the Lynn City Council last night that alarms and surveillance equipment failed to detect an August intrusion at the LNG storage facility; instead, evidence of the breach was discovered by an employee five days after it occurred. After the breach was discovered, he said, a 24-hour police presence was added at the Lynn, Mass.,...
Malibu City Council Passes Resolution Opposing Cabrillo Port
Posted on Sep 13, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Malibu City Council Passes Resolution Opposing Cabrillo Port
The Malibu City Council on Monday voted unanimously in favor of a resolution expressing opposition to BHP Billiton’s offshore Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. In an effort to raise funds to fight the project, the Council is hosting a fundraiser on Friday. The Council raised previously $50,000 to help defray costs associated with blocking the proposal. PCH Press has the...
NorthernStar Official Gives Tour of Proposed Bradwood Landing Site
Posted on Sep 13, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NorthernStar Official Gives Tour of Proposed Bradwood Landing Site
The Daily Astorian reports on a tour of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing site given by the executive vice president for the project on Monday. The article offers a detailed description of the site, as well as the areas surrounding the planned locations for the terminal, dock, and storage...
NorthernStar to Pay Environmental Review Costs
Posted on Sep 13, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NorthernStar to Pay Environmental Review Costs
The Daily News (Longview, Wash.) today reports that NorthernStar Natural Gas has agreed to pay for a consultant to be hired by the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners. The consultant will review environmental documents filed in connection with a pipeline serving the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal because the county does not have sufficient staff to perform the...
Bahamian Prime Minister Promises Regulations; Cat Cay Residents Call For LNG Referendum
Posted on Sep 12, 2006 in State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bahamian Prime Minister Promises Regulations; Cat Cay Residents Call For LNG Referendum
According The Bahama Journal, Bahamian Prime Minster Perry Christie yesterday announced that his administration will not enter a heads of agreement with AES to build the proposed terminal until regulations are put in place to govern an LNG industry in the Bahamas. In related news, Cat Cay Club President Lance Mortensen and other residents who believe that LNG development will threaten...