Massachusetts Representative Accuses Hess CEO of Dishonesty
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Representative Accuses Hess CEO of Dishonesty
Today’s Herald News reports that U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) released a letter he sent to Hess LNG CEO Gordon Shearer accusing him of making false statements regarding the legislation implemented to preserve the existing Brightman Street Bridge. Hess LNG had characterized the provision as “unconstitutional and illegal.” Frank reportedly wrote in the letter,...
Modifications Planned for Offshore Main Pass Terminal
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Modifications Planned for Offshore Main Pass Terminal
Freeport Vice President David Landry said the company is redesigning its proposed Main Pass LNG terminal to mitigate the environmental impact of its open-loop system. For example, the terminal would reduce its need for sea water by re-using excess heat from the port, and would install a filter to protect fish larvae. A final environmental impact statement released by the U.S. Coast...
Report on U.S. Northeast and Canadian LNG Terminals
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Report on U.S. Northeast and Canadian LNG Terminals
Today’s World Gas Intelligence reports on the progress of several LNG development projects proposed for New England and eastern Canada. [Subscription required]
Task Force Concerned Over Broadwater’s Potential Impact on Naval Base
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Task Force Concerned Over Broadwater’s Potential Impact on Naval Base
The Day reports that the Long Island Sound LNG Task Force has expressed concern that LNG tankers en route to Broadwater’s proposed terminal would interfere with operations at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Conn. “If the congestion proves to be an interference with the operations at the sub base, to the point where it may adversely affect its status as a strategic...
Woodside to Discuss Offshore LNG Project Today
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Woodside to Discuss Offshore LNG Project Today
Woodside Energy, an Australian firm, today will reveal details of its plan to site an LNG terminal about 22 miles offshore California. The tankers would regasify LNG onboard and send the fuel via pipeline to consumers. Woodside President Jane Cutler said that the terminal could supply an average of 800 MMcf/d of natural gas, pending federal approval. Susan Jordan, a member of the...
Report Says Proposed Cabrillo Port Terminal Poses Minimal Safety Risks to Land
Posted on Mar 14, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Report Says Proposed Cabrillo Port Terminal Poses Minimal Safety Risks to Land
The California State Lands Commission yesterday issued a report saying that BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal would not harm Oxnard or other counties because it has many safety features. The study notes that although a vapor fire stemming from a deliberate attack could impact an area 7.3 miles away, it would still be 6.6 miles away from the nearest coastline....