Gov. Carcieri Calls for Increased Natural Gas Supplies
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Gov. Carcieri Calls for Increased Natural Gas Supplies
In an effort to combat increasing energy costs, Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri has appointed the state’s first chief energy adviser who will manage an energy policy that calls for additional natural gas supplies. Carcieri encourages the construction of LNG facilities, but not in densely populated areas such as Providence. KeySpan LNG previously proposed to convert an existing...
Navy Raises “Serious Concerns” with Sound Energy Solution’s DEIS/EIR
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Navy Raises “Serious Concerns” with Sound Energy Solution’s DEIS/EIR
In a December 20 letter posted yesterday on FERC’s website, the Navy raised “serious concerns” with Sound Energy Solution’s DEIS/EIR for the proposed Long Beach LNG Project. Concluding that the Navy’s “facilities are critical to maintaining our national defense mission,” and “the project does not adequately evaluate and provide mitigation...
Politicians Dismiss WSJ Criticism
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Politicians Dismiss WSJ Criticism
U.S. Rep. James McGovern says he is not concerned about the Wall Street Journal’s criticism on his efforts to hinder LNG development in Fall River, Mass. “If the choice is between getting a pat on the back from The Wall Street Journal editorial board or doing what the people of Fall River want, I will always stand with the people of Fall River,” he said in response to...
U.S. Coast Guard to Consider Canadian Comments on LNG Development
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard to Consider Canadian Comments on LNG Development
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the U.S. Coast Guard is encouraging comments from Canadian residents as the agency explores safety and security issues pertaining to LNG terminals proposed for Passamaquoddy Bay. “We want to make sure we have the full picture and not just some half picture when siting a facility so close to Canada,” Coast Guard Capt. Steven...
Weaver’s Cove Ranked Last in LNG Siting Assessment
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Ranked Last in LNG Siting Assessment
The Providence Journal today reports on a July 2005 study that ranked Weaver’s Cove last in an evaluation of 27 potential sites for LNG development in the Northeast. The review, which points to Quonset Point and East Providence as the most favorable locations for LNG facilities, was spearheaded by the developers of Maine project Downeast LNG...
Pipeline Project’s Economic Benefits Touted at FERC Hearing
Posted on Jan 11, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Pipelines, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Pipeline Project’s Economic Benefits Touted at FERC Hearing
Monday night’s environmental scoping meeting with FERC officials turned into a forum on construction issues. Representatives from Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline said the company’s proposed pipeline expansion project would accommodate natural gas consumers from Massachusetts to Maine and create local jobs, but neighbors worried about construction impacts....