Some in Coos County Mull Jordan Cove LNG Vote
Posted on Sep 1, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Some in Coos County Mull Jordan Cove LNG Vote
Coos County officials and residents are trying to determine if a countywide vote should be administered to gauge public sentiment regarding Jordan Cove Energy’s proposed LNG terminal. Some community leaders believe the vote would have little influence in light of FERC’s siting authority and would appeal to emotions rather than address objective issues, such as land use...
Crown Landing: Timing of FERC Decision Appropriate
Posted on Aug 31, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Crown Landing: Timing of FERC Decision Appropriate
In letter dated August 30, 2006, Crown Landing LLC urges FERC to disregard Delaware’s contention that FERC may not grant conditional authorization to site, construct, and operate an LNG terminal “until a state has acted under its CZMA and CAA delegated federal authority.” Conditions contained within FERC’s approval of the Crown Landing terminal “withhold...
Exxon Seeks Local Contractors for Golden Pass
Posted on Aug 31, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Exxon Seeks Local Contractors for Golden Pass
The Beaumont Enterprise reports that ExxonMobil is working to hire local vendors, suppliers and subcontractors for construction of its Golden Pass LNG terminal in Sabine, Texas. Exxon’s primary contractor, Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., met earlier this week with local contractors and minority businesses. According to the vice president of project development, site work is...
Lynn City Council Members Tour KeySpan Storage Facility After Intrusion
Posted on Aug 31, 2006 in Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Lynn City Council Members Tour KeySpan Storage Facility After Intrusion
Lynn City Council members visited KeySpan’s LNG storage facility Tuesday night, nearly two weeks after two intruders entered the premises and scaled a tank. KeySpan officials were on hand to answer questions from the councilors, but were requested to appear at a September 12 City Council meeting to discuss what measures the company has taken to prevent another security lapse. The...
Report Projects Significant Spending for LNG Terminal Construction
Posted on Aug 31, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Report Projects Significant Spending for LNG Terminal Construction
The American Press reports that economic projections indicate construction spending will remain strong in Calcasieu Parish, La., due in part to the anticipated development of several LNG import terminals. The H.C. Drew Center for Economic Development estimates that construction costs may reach $1.5 billion for the development of three FERC-approved facilities, with an additional $2.4...
PGW Still Going Forward With LNG Project
Posted on Aug 30, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on PGW Still Going Forward With LNG Project
Citing a “fiduciary obligation to the ratepayers,” David Griesing, Philadelphia Gas Works’ vice president of strategic planning, says the company is still pursuing plans to construct its Freedom Energy Center LNG terminal in Philadelphia despite failed negotiations with Hess LNG in March. During a July 26 Philadelphia Gas Commission budget proceeding, Griesing said...