Alleged Vandalism in Maine LNG Debate
Posted on Mar 24, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Alleged Vandalism in Maine LNG Debate
Police are investigating vandalism reported by two members of Save Passamaquoddy Bay, a local activist group that opposes the proposed Quoddy Bay LNG terminal. The Bangor Daily News reports that someone punctured car tires and left an inflammatory “warning note.” [Access to archived articles requires a...
Cove Point LNG Tugs Help Local Firefighting Efforts
Posted on Mar 24, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cove Point LNG Tugs Help Local Firefighting Efforts
Two firefighting tugs that were commissioned by the three LNG importers specifically to serve the Cove Point LNG terminal gave the local volunteer fire department of Solomon’s Island in Calvert County, Md. a significant boost last week when high winds exacerbated a major fire that destroyed two local restaurants. “Big fire requires big water and the tugs provide big...
Critics Voice Concern Over Potential Environmental Impact of Beacon Port LNG Proposal
Posted on Mar 24, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Critics Voice Concern Over Potential Environmental Impact of Beacon Port LNG Proposal
Some attendees at yesterday’s public meeting on ConocoPhillips’ proposed Beacon Port offshore LNG project expressed concern over the impact the open-loop system might have on aquatic life. “We support the LNG terminal, but we expect there will be more than a minimal impact to the marine ecosystem with the open-loop system,” said Troy Williamson, a volunteer with...
Georgia Senate Set to Vote on AGL Pipeline Bill Today
Posted on Mar 24, 2006 in Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Georgia Senate Set to Vote on AGL Pipeline Bill Today
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Georgia Senate is prepared to vote on House Bill 1325 today, which would allow AGL to charge its customers for the construction of a pipeline from the Elba Island LNG facility. A Senate committee yesterday adopted an amendment to the bill that would require AGL to demonstrate that the purported benefits from the new...
Local Activists to Hold Rally Against LNG Development in Passamaquoddy Bay
Posted on Mar 24, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Activists to Hold Rally Against LNG Development in Passamaquoddy Bay
Yesterday’s Bangor Daily News reports that Save Passamaquoddy Bay has scheduled a rally tomorrow in opposition to the three LNG terminals that are planned for the Bay. Organizers of the event plan to discuss the political and legal initiatives that are underway to halt the projects. “It’s also important for people to realize firsthand that there are a lot of...
Anti-LNG Legislation Proposed in Maryland
Posted on Mar 23, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Anti-LNG Legislation Proposed in Maryland
The Baltimore Sun today reports on two Maryland House bills, House Bill 1670 and 1671, that attempt to vest siting authority over LNG facilities with the Maryland Public Service Commission. Both bills prohibit the construction or operation of an LNG facility without authorization from the MdPSC, and require that any LNG facility be located a minimum of two miles from any residence....