Discussion Continues on Open-Loop Systems
Posted on Mar 23, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Discussion Continues on Open-Loop Systems
At a meeting held last night to solicit comments on the final environmental impact statement issued for Freeport-McMoRan Energy’s proposed Main Pass Energy Hub LNG project, several opponents expressed concern with the terminal’s open-loop design, which they said poses a threat to aquatic life. David Landry, Freeport-McMoran’s vice president and general manager, said that the...
LNG Zoning Decision Challenged
Posted on Mar 23, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Zoning Decision Challenged
Opponents of Calpine’s Skipanon LNG facility have appealed the city of Warrenton’s decision to implement zoning changes that would accommodate an LNG terminal. Cheryl Johnson of Columbia Riverkeeper said that by appealing, her group hopes “to ensure that the city commission does not give up local control” over the project. A lawyer representing Columbia...
Op-ed: Outer Brewster Island More Appropriate for LNG Terminal
Posted on Mar 23, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Outer Brewster Island More Appropriate for LNG Terminal
An opinion piece in yesterday’s Weymouth News says that Outer Brewster Island is a more appropriate location than Everett, Mass. for an LNG terminal because it is removed from densely populated areas and poses fewer safety risks. “We need an LNG facility,” said Steven McCloskey, a commentator for the newspaper. “Moving the LNG facility to Outer Brewster Island...
Fall River: Weaver’s Cove Will Need Supplemental EIS
Posted on Mar 22, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Fall River: Weaver’s Cove Will Need Supplemental EIS
One of the attorneys representing Fall River, Mass. asserts that, if FERC chooses to reopen the Weaver’s Cove proceeding, a supplemental DEIS and FEIS may be required. “If it [FERC] is not disposed to dismiss the application, it will have to commence a rather prolonged review process, including allowing additional public comment,” said Edward Berlin. His remarks come...
Former Tribal Leader Says LNG Terminal Can Ease Financial Difficulties
Posted on Mar 22, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Former Tribal Leader Says LNG Terminal Can Ease Financial Difficulties
A former Passamaquoddy leader says that the tribe is approaching bankruptcy and that the Quoddy Bay LNG facility proposed for Split Rock can pull the members out of potential financial ruin. “We’re constantly on what I would say – on the edge of bankruptcy,” former Lt. Gov. Eddie Bassett said during a television program that was broadcast over the weekend....
Further Debate on Open-Loop Systems in the Gulf
Posted on Mar 22, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Further Debate on Open-Loop Systems in the Gulf
Some attendees at yesterday’s public hearing on ConocoPhillips’ proposed Beacon Port LNG facility expressed opposition toward open-loop vaporizers, saying they might harm fish populations. “It’s time we consider a different value system, one in which we do not value money more than life,” said Griff Blakewood, an instructor at the University of Louisiana....