Op-ed: LNG Opposition Leads to Increased Energy Costs
Posted on Jun 5, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: LNG Opposition Leads to Increased Energy Costs
The president of the Alabama Seafood Association says that environmental groups’ attempt to prevent LNG development in the state, based on “guesses” regarding the potential impact on fishing, will increase energy costs. “If you are against LNG, you are for higher energy prices,” said Peter Barber. His op-ed is in Saturday’s Mobile...
Open House for Jordan Cove LNG Proposal Scheduled for Next Week
Posted on Jun 5, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Open House for Jordan Cove LNG Proposal Scheduled for Next Week
Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about Jordan Cove’s LNG terminal proposal in Coos Bay, Ore. at a public educational session to be held on June 12. “The format of the event is that we’ll have information booths set up everywhere, so people can go from booth to booth and learn about the issues they care about,” said Bob Braddock, Jordan Cove...
SES Seeks Contract Extension for Long Beach LNG Project
Posted on Jun 5, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on SES Seeks Contract Extension for Long Beach LNG Project
The board of harbor commissioners for the Port of Long Beach will meet today to determine whether to extend Sound Energy Solutions’ contract for the exclusive right to develop its proposed LNG terminal site. The contract is set to expire Thursday; if it is not extended, the Port could put the site to another use. Company representatives and port officials say that, despite the...
Gov. Ehrlich Reiterates Opposition to Sparrows Point
Posted on Jun 2, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Gov. Ehrlich Reiterates Opposition to Sparrows Point
At a community meeting held yesterday in Dundalk, Md., Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. voiced opposition to AES’ Sparrows Point LNG proposal, but expressed disappointment with opponents’ allegations that his personal attorney may have engaged in ethical misconduct. Local critics of the project have called for an investigation into the activities of David Hamilton, who they say...
Prince George’s County Council Votes to Restrict Development of LNG Storage Tanks
Posted on Jun 2, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Prince George’s County Council Votes to Restrict Development of LNG Storage Tanks
A new zoning plan passed by the Prince George’s County Council effectively would stop Washington Gas Light’s proposal to build a new LNG peak shaving facility in Chillum, Md., according to a report in The Sentinel. The Prince George’s County Council voted 6-1 on May 23 to approve the Transit District Overlay Zone, which covers the area where WGL wants to build the...
Proposed Legislation Would Bar R.I. Law Enforcement From Assisting Coast Guard
Posted on Jun 2, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Proposed Legislation Would Bar R.I. Law Enforcement From Assisting Coast Guard
Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Coast Guard that would allow local law enforcement officials to enforce federal law aboard vessels transiting Coast Guard-designated LNG vessel security zones intheNarragansett Bay. However, state representatives introduced legislation on Tuesday that, if passed, would prohibit Rhode Island...