Town Endorses Resolution Opposing Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposal
Posted on Apr 1, 2011 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Town Endorses Resolution Opposing Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposal
The town of Somerset, Mass., has endorsed a resolution opposing the Weaver’s Cove LNG import proposal. Read more in the Herald News.
Oregon LUBA Orders County to Reconsider Approval of Pipeline Associated with Jordan Cove LNG Project
Posted on Mar 31, 2011 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon LUBA Orders County to Reconsider Approval of Pipeline Associated with Jordan Cove LNG Project
The Oregonian reports that the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) has ordered Coos County to reconsider its approval of the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, a project associated with the planned Jordan Cove LNG import...
Savannah City Council Seeks Additional Information on Southeast LNG Truck Distribution Proposal
Posted on Mar 25, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Savannah City Council Seeks Additional Information on Southeast LNG Truck Distribution Proposal
The Savannah City Council passed a resolution seeking more information on the Southeast LNG truck distribution proposal and requesting that federal regulators perform a detailed study on the project. Read more in the Savannah Morning...
Liberty LNG: MARAD, Not FERC, Should Address New Jersey Governor’s Opposition to Project
Posted on Mar 22, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Liberty LNG: MARAD, Not FERC, Should Address New Jersey Governor’s Opposition to Project
In a letter responding to a motion filed by Clean Ocean Action requesting that FERC deny the onshore gas pipeline associated with the Liberty LNG deepwater port proposal, Liberty LNG argues that the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), not FERC, should make the determination as to the legal significance of Gov. Chris Christie’s (R-N.J.) announcement that he will oppose the...
Oregon Denies Water Quality Permit for Bradwood Landing LNG Project
Posted on Mar 22, 2011 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Denies Water Quality Permit for Bradwood Landing LNG Project
Earlier this month, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) informed FERC that it has denied a water quality certification application submitted by Bradwood Landing LNG. The Oregon DEQ cited concerns with water quality degradation as a result of the Bradwood Landing LNG project and also stated that Bradwood Landing LNG failed to provide adequate information to the DEQ....
Alaskan Lt. Gov. Says Nuclear Outage in Japan May Increase Demand for Alaskan LNG
Posted on Mar 21, 2011 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Alaskan Lt. Gov. Says Nuclear Outage in Japan May Increase Demand for Alaskan LNG
Alaskan Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell (R) told Reuters last Friday that outages at Japanese nuclear power plants could cause an increase in demand for Alaskan oil and LNG exports. As of last Friday, ConocoPhillips reiterated its previous position that it would assist Japan with the country’s LNG needs in the short term, but that the company still plans to suspend operations...