Fourth LNG Terminal Proposed for Maine
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fourth LNG Terminal Proposed for Maine
The Bangor Daily News reports that Tidewalker Associates proposes to build a tidal power plant augmented by a 0.5 Bcf/d LNG terminal. Project developer Normand Laberge has identified a site in Little Machias Bay, Maine, adjacent to the Navy communications facility where he works. The Navy facility is one possible customer for the electricity to be generated by the project; the...
Natural Gas Prices Impacting Louisiana
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Markets and Competition, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Natural Gas Prices Impacting Louisiana
The Advocate discusses the impact of high natural gas prices on industry in the southeastern United States and specifically on the chemical industry, reporting that some companies have closed their Louisiana plants or moved to countries where inexpensive gas is available. The article also notes that only 3% of U.S. natural gas consumption is supplied by imports of LNG from countries...
California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Endorses Cabrillo Port Plan
Posted on May 2, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Endorses Cabrillo Port Plan
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce has endorsed BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG facility, calling it a “much needed energy development” that will benefit small businesses and working families. The press release is...
Editorial: Alternative Energy Sources Needed
Posted on May 2, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Alternative Energy Sources Needed
Citing the recent increases in gasoline and natural gas prices in the United States, The Patriot Ledger says that it’s time to “plan for solving our energy needs for decades to come.” The newspaper says that “too many Massachusetts residents and politicians” are fighting energy initiatives, such as the Weaver’s Cove and Battery Rock LNG...
LNG Presentations, Protest Scheduled This Week
Posted on May 2, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Presentations, Protest Scheduled This Week
A representative of Ratepayers for Affordable Clean Energy will give a series of presentations this week titled “The Case Against LNG.” The presentations will take place on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and are sponsored by local environmental organizations, including RiverVision. RiverVision also is sponsoring a “Rally for a Clean Energy Future” Friday,...
Skipanon LNG Critics Oppose Holding Appellate Hearing in State Capital
Posted on May 2, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Skipanon LNG Critics Oppose Holding Appellate Hearing in State Capital
Critics of Calpine’s Skipanon LNG terminal want the appeal of Warrenton’s rezoning decision to be heard in Warrenton, the location of the planned facility, instead of in Salem, where the Land Use Board of Appeals generally holds hearings. Calpine says that Salem is a better location, citing unruly public demonstrations at public hearings in Warrenton. Brett...