CLF Encourages FERC to Consider Regional Approach to LNG Terminal Siting
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on CLF Encourages FERC to Consider Regional Approach to LNG Terminal Siting
Federal regulators should adopt a regional approach to siting LNG terminals in the Northeast rather than evaluate proposed LNG projects on an individual basis, an attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation told FERC at a public hearing for the Downeast LNG terminal in Maine. Roger Fleming argued that the review process needs to consider how much LNG import capacity a region can...
County Executive Disappointed in Md. Senate Committee Vote on LNG Bill
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on County Executive Disappointed in Md. Senate Committee Vote on LNG Bill
Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson reacted to the Senate Finance Committee’s unfavorable report on HB 927: “I think the decision is a travesty, particularly because the legislation was a local bill that had passed the House with widespread statewide support.” Johnson wants “to ensure that liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities are not placed in...
Legislation Aimed at WGL Storage Tank Proposal Dies in Committee
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 in LNGLawBlog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Legislation Aimed at WGL Storage Tank Proposal Dies in Committee
The Washington Post today reports that Maryland HB 927, the bill that potentially would have prohibited the construction of an LNG facility in densely populated areas of Prince George’s County, Md., died in the Finance Committee before the state’s General Assembly adjourned for the season last night. The legislation appears to target WGL’s proposal to build an LNG storage tank in...
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Endorses Cabrillo Port Plan
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Endorses Cabrillo Port Plan
The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association has endorsed BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal, describing the project as “a good idea” and “an essential energy development that requires the most highly skilled and trained personnel.” According to MEBA president Ron Davis, Cabrillo Port is “committed” to using Coast Guard licensed...
Residents Oppose Expansion of LNG Storage Tank Facility
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 in State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Residents Oppose Expansion of LNG Storage Tank Facility
New Jersey Natural Gas Co. has met opposition from locals who oppose the utility’s plan to upgrade its 100-plus acre LNG storage facility in Howell, N.J. The proposed expansion would include the construction of three processed water heaters and a remote heat exchanger at the site. Some residents expressed safety and environmental concerns at a meeting last night before the...
FERC Requests WGL Produce Gas Leak Information in a “Timely Manner”
Posted on Apr 10, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Requests WGL Produce Gas Leak Information in a “Timely Manner”
On Thursday, April 6, FERC responded to Washington Gas Light’s request for more time to answer data requests issued by FERC Staff regarding leaks in WGL’s pipeline distribution system. WGL had filed a letter with FERC on April 3, the deadline for WGL to respond to the data requests, indicating that it was “not able to respond” by the deadline. In its response,...