Civilian Files Lawsuit Contesting FERC’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Civilian Files Lawsuit Contesting FERC’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
A private citizen has filed a federal lawsuit in Boston’s First Circuit Court of Appeals contesting FERC’s decision to deny appeals for rehearing in the Weaver’s Cove matter. “I’m doing this for the hundreds of other people that just didn’t have the opportunity to do this. I’m doing it for the Coalition of the Responsible Siting of LNG...
KeySpan May File Amended Application for LNG Terminal
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on KeySpan May File Amended Application for LNG Terminal
The Block Island Times reports that KeySpan might submit another application to expand its LNG terminal in Providence after FERC commissioner Suedeen G. Kelly said on Jan. 19 “there is a need for more natural gas in New England.” David J. Manning, executive vice president at KeySpan, expressed confidence in a potential new application. “We are encouraged by the...
Calpine Opponents to Challenge Rezoning Decision
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calpine Opponents to Challenge Rezoning Decision
Opponents of Calpine’s proposed Skipanon LNG terminal plan to contest the Warrenton City Commission’s approval of two ordinances necessary for a zoning change that would accommodate the terminal. In light of the economical, environmental and safety concerns raised by the proposal, “we are extremely confident that LUBA [Land Use Board of Appeals] or the courts will see...
Environmental Organizations Criticize “Open-Loop” System
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Organizations Criticize “Open-Loop” System
Environmental groups again have raised objections to Shell’s proposed Gulf Landing terminal in which an “open-loop” system takes warm water from the Gulf of Mexico, reheats LNG to its gaseous state and then returns the cold water to the Gulf. Activists say this method threatens marine life by sucking in small organisms and returning the frigid water to the Gulf. Read...
Long Islanders Express Concern Over Offshore LNG Proposals
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Islanders Express Concern Over Offshore LNG Proposals
Environmental activists and fishermen have expressed apprehension over the industrialization of Long Island, including the two LNG terminals proposed for the area. Newsday has the story. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Mass. Politicians Tackle Criticism on Handling of Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mass. Politicians Tackle Criticism on Handling of Weaver’s Cove
Reps. Barney Frank and James P. McGovern (D-Mass.) have issued a statement addressing criticism leveled against them for their opposition to the Weaver’s Cove terminal by The Wall Street Journal and The Boston...