Lease Finalized for Port Westward LNG Plan
Posted on Mar 20, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Lease Finalized for Port Westward LNG Plan
The Associated Press reported on Saturday that the Port of St. Helens has finalized a lease agreement that gives the port control over a parcel of land that might be used for Port Westward LNG’s proposed terminal. Details of the lease include a six-month, pre-option period during which the Port can seek other potential lessees for the land, followed by a $200,000 four-year option...
Op-ed: Broadwater LNG Proposal Can Help Ease Energy Shortfall
Posted on Mar 20, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Broadwater LNG Proposal Can Help Ease Energy Shortfall
In an op-ed published yesterday by the New York Times , the senior vice president of Broadwater Energy says various studies provide contradictory views regarding the amount of natural gas available in the Northeast. John Hritcko Jr. objects to a contention made in a private study commissioned by some opponents of the Broadwater LNG plan that there is an adequate supply of natural gas...
Op-ed: Sparrows Point LNG Proposal Provides Benefits
Posted on Mar 20, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Sparrows Point LNG Proposal Provides Benefits
The project manager for AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal responded to Rep. C.A. Dutch Rupperberger’s concerns about the project in an op-ed published Saturday by The Baltimore Sun. Citing the extensive regulatory process that a terminal must go through, Kent Morton emphasizes that the LNG industry is safe. Also, Morton argues that everyone from emergency response...
PGW Ends Negotiations With Hess LNG
Posted on Mar 20, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on PGW Ends Negotiations With Hess LNG
A PGW spokesperson says the company will still pursue its LNG terminal proposal for Port Richmond despite unsuccessful negotiations with Hess LNG. “We still remain committed to the development of an import terminal,” said Doug Oliver. He noted that the negotiations between PGW and Hess LNG broke down because they were unable to agree on a pricing structure, but affirmed...
Public Hearing Planned for Beacon Port LNG Proposal
Posted on Mar 20, 2006 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Hearing Planned for Beacon Port LNG Proposal
Today’s Galveston Daily News reports that the U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Administration will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss the environmental concerns stemming from the Beacon Port LNG terminal proposed 50 miles offshore Galveston, Texas. Federal officials specifically will discuss comments regarding the project’s draft environmental impact statement,...
Editorial: AES Bill Should Be Resurrected
Posted on Mar 17, 2006 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: AES Bill Should Be Resurrected
In light of the rising demand for natural gas in the United States, The Boston Herald says the AES bill that was sent to a “study” earlier in the week should be given a second chance. The paper says that the proposed Battery Rock terminal on Outer Brewster Island would provide supply to help alleviate the energy shortfall and do so in a safe...