Uncertainty Continues Regarding AES’ Bahamian Project
Posted on Aug 4, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Uncertainty Continues Regarding AES’ Bahamian Project
Despite positive statements by Bahamian ministers last week indicating that approval of AES’ proposed LNG terminal for Cat Cay was imminent, the Bahama Journal reports today on continued uncertainty and apparent governmental discord about the project’s status. In criticizing the current government for its unclear messages on AES’ proposal, former Bahamian Prime...
Jordan Cove LNG Critics Push for Greater Community Involvement
Posted on Aug 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Jordan Cove LNG Critics Push for Greater Community Involvement
Residents who attended the August 1 Coos Bay City Council meeting expressed concerns regarding the potential safety, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal. Other attendees decried the perceived lack of involvement on the part of local political leaders in the review process and requested that additional forums be held to facilitate community...
Legislative Committee Passes Bill Banning LNG Terminals in Long Island Sound
Posted on Aug 3, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Legislative Committee Passes Bill Banning LNG Terminals in Long Island Sound
Legislation intended to ban LNG terminals in Long Island Sound was approved yesterday by a Suffolk County legislative committee despite criticism from a lawmaker who called the bill “flaky” and said it would “invit[e] lawsuits.” Legis. Ricardo Montano, an opponent of the Broadwater project, questioned the effectiveness of the measure given the federal...
Port of Coos Bay Details MOU With Jordan Cove Energy
Posted on Aug 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port of Coos Bay Details MOU With Jordan Cove Energy
The World features an interview with Jeff Bishop, executive director of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, who explains the port’s role in the development of Jordan Cove LNG terminal. Bishop discusses the memorandum of understanding between the Jordan Cove Energy and the port regarding the purchase of land for the terminal, and highlights the port’s role in...
Weaver’s Cove Representatives Plan Informational Session
Posted on Aug 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Representatives Plan Informational Session
The Town Council of Jamestown, R.I., will hold an informational session on Aug. 30 for interested parties to hear Weaver’s Cove Energy representatives speak about the LNG terminal proposed for Fall River, Mass. According to The Jamestown Press, Weaver’s Cove contacted the council after noticing “the amount of partial or inaccurate information presented to the...
Editorial: Bahamian Government Should Clarify Its Position on AES Proposal
Posted on Aug 2, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Bahamian Government Should Clarify Its Position on AES Proposal
The Nassau Guardian has criticized Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie following news of an apparent dispute among cabinet members over the potential approval of AES’ LNG proposal. “[T]he Government should stop vacillating on this issue,” the editorial...