U.S. Rep. Frank Discusses Weaver’s Cove Project With Students
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Frank Discusses Weaver’s Cove Project With Students
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank reiterated his opposition against the proposed Hess LNG facility during Thursday’s visit to a high school in Fall River, Mass. “When this all started, Mayor [Edward M.] Lambert [Jr.] and myself met with officials from Hess and we told them any chance we get between now and 2012, when the terminal could open, we’re going to stop you,” Frank...
Coast Guard Official Says Broadwater Will Likely Require Heavy Security Measures
Posted on Feb 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Coast Guard Official Says Broadwater Will Likely Require Heavy Security Measures
Peter Boynton, Captain of the Port for Long Island Sound, says the Coast Guard “likely would need more security manpower” if the Broadwater LNG terminal is built. He expects a security analysis of the project will be issued in two months, but adds that this is “really not a yes or no report.” Boynton is expected to speak about the project at a press conference...
Environmental Group Protests Philadelphia City Council’s Decision on Resolution
Posted on Feb 3, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Group Protests Philadelphia City Council’s Decision on Resolution
PennEnvironment yesterday issued a press release expressing regret over the Philadelphia City Council’s decision to put on hold a resolution opposing PGW’s plans for an LNG terminal in Port Richmond. “PennEnvironment is disappointed that City Council failed to recognize the public safety threat posed by LNG, and left the door open for PGW’s dangerous energy...
FERC Approves NEPA Pre-Filing for Elba Island Expansion Project
Posted on Feb 2, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Approves NEPA Pre-Filing for Elba Island Expansion Project
In a letter issued February 1, 2006, FERC accepted Southern LNG’s request to initiate the NEPA pre-filing process for its proposed expansion to increase storage capacity and deliverability at its Elba Island LNG terminal and construct 191 miles of pipeline facilities. The letter is available in the FERC e-Library in Docket...
FERC Seeks Additional Data From Sound Energy Solutions
Posted on Feb 2, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, LNGLawBlog, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on FERC Seeks Additional Data From Sound Energy Solutions
FERC yesterday requested new analysis of exclusion zones using local meteorological data and has asked for details regarding gas quality as well as extensive vessel transit planning from Sound Energy Solutions, the company behind the LNG terminal proposed for Long Beach, Calif. The agency also wants SES to elaborate on the advantages of importing LNG from foreign countries and provide...
Op-ed: Passing LNG Tankers Would Disrupt Vehicle and Air Traffic
Posted on Feb 2, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Passing LNG Tankers Would Disrupt Vehicle and Air Traffic
An opponent of PGW’s proposed LNG facility says passing tankers would produce a host of inconveniences, such as closing roads and bridges and redirecting air traffic “three-out-of-four-weeks every month.” Her op-ed is in yesterday’s News...