Jordan Cove Requests Extension to Address Public Comments
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Jordan Cove Requests Extension to Address Public Comments
The World reports that Jordan Cove Energy has requested additional time to respond to public concerns raised in connection with the developer’s LNG terminal proposed for Coos Bay, Ore. In a motion filed with FERC on Aug. 7, the developer says it needs “another 30 days” because it has not yet been able to review the transcripts of last month’s public meetings and...
Onboard Regas Projects Explored
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Onboard Regas Projects Explored
The Boston Globe takes a look at onboard regasification vessels and the Excelerate Energy terminal proposed offshore Massachusetts, discussing their merits relative to onshore LNG terminals. [Free registration...
Sabine Pass Dredging Enhances Fishing Opportunities
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Sabine Pass Dredging Enhances Fishing Opportunities
Robert Sloan, a columnist for The Beaumont Enterprise, says that dredge spoils from the construction of Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, La., have created habitat for “an abundance of marine animals like shrimp, mullet, shad, speckled trout and redfish,” and corresponding opportunities for recreational...
State Agencies Discuss Involvement in Bradwood Landing Proceeding
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on State Agencies Discuss Involvement in Bradwood Landing Proceeding
The Clatskanie Chief provides additional detailed coverage of an Aug. 3 public meeting for the Bradwood Landing proposal, explaining the permits and approvals required. At the meeting, attendees raised concerns about whether project developer NorthernStar Natural Gas explored other viable sites for the project and whether the company has applied to all the necessary local...
Baltimore Mayor Opposes Proposed Sparrows Point LNG Terminal
Posted on Aug 11, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Baltimore Mayor Opposes Proposed Sparrows Point LNG Terminal
Baltimore Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Martin O’Malley yesterday met with residents and local leaders at a Dundalk community center to reiterate his opposition to AES’ Sparrows Point LNG proposal. In a letter to FERC dated June 28, O’Malley said that the terminal would pose a safety threat to local communities. Read more in today’s Baltimore...
Massachusetts Gov. Romney Sends Back LNG Bill
Posted on Aug 11, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Gov. Romney Sends Back LNG Bill
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has sent back to state legislators a bill designed to block LNG vessel transit, striking language inserted by House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi (D-Boston) designed to force the closure of the Everett LNG terminal. “I cannot responsibly permit the closure of a facility that is so critical to the supply and distribution of natural gas to...