Connecticut Intervenes in Broadwater
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Intervenes in Broadwater
The Hartford Courant today reports that Conn. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has filed a motion to intervene in FERC’s assessment of the Broadwater LNG proposal. Acceptance of the intervention gives the state standing to ask the Commission to reevaluate any decisions on the project, or appeal them in federal...
LNG Buffer Legislation at Standstill in Massachusetts State House
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Buffer Legislation at Standstill in Massachusetts State House
Lawmakers met yesterday to alter a bill that would require buffer zones for LNG vessels traveling to the proposed Weaver’s Cove facility, but no progress was made. “I’m going to continue to work to push the bill forward,” said Massachusetts State Sen. Michael Morrissey, D-Quincy. “I think there is a strong foundation for this piece of legislation and the...
Op-ed: LNG Entering Coastal California Might Serve Other Areas
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: LNG Entering Coastal California Might Serve Other Areas
A Oxnard, Calif. resident says LNG development plans for California raise concerns about who the terminals will serve. She speculates that “Oxnard and other localities will just be used as a port of entry” while the gas is routed to other areas. The op-ed is in today’s Ventura County...
Op-ed: NorthernStar’s Education Funding Claims Raise Suspicion
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: NorthernStar’s Education Funding Claims Raise Suspicion
An Astoria, Ore. resident says recent news that NorthernStar Natural Gas’ property taxes will not directly fund local schools has led her to believe that the company is “visiting Oregon for one purpose, to reap huge profits from promoting further dependence on imported, non-renewable energy.” The op-ed is in today’s Daily...
Op-ed: Politicians Make Premature Decisions on LNG
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Politicians Make Premature Decisions on LNG
Newsday columnist James Klurfeld says that in light of President Bush’s call last week for the nation to reduce its dependency on imported fuel, it is disappointing that local politicians “have taken the easy, knee-jerk way out” and oppose LNG development on Long Island. Klurfeld says the risks and benefits of any proposal must be considered and decisions must be...
Pipeline Project Raises Safety Concerns
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Pipelines, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Pipeline Project Raises Safety Concerns
Locals expressed concern over the Pacific Connector project announced Wednesday by PG&E. “This isn’t going to help us in any way. We’re just a pass-through point,” said Monica Schreiber, a spokesperson for Coos County Citizens for Representative Government. Worldlink reports that CCCRG “has lost some steam” in its efforts to opposed Jordan Cove...