Wrong Reasons for Pursuit of LNG Development in Maine
Posted on Dec 19, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Wrong Reasons for Pursuit of LNG Development in Maine
An engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology says Passamaquoddy Bay LNG plans exist for reasons other than the ones mentioned in a Dec. 10 opinion piece published by the Bangor Daily News. Cliff Goudey says developers are targeting Washington County, Maine for LNG development because the region “is viewed as desperately in need of jobs and economic development.”...
Dominion Responds to WGL Gas Quality Allegations
Posted on Dec 16, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Dominion Responds to WGL Gas Quality Allegations
Today’s Platts Gas Daily reports that Dominion filed comments with FERC addressing Washington Gas Light’s allegations regarding gas composition issues at its LNG terminal in Cove Point, Md. “These proceedings are so important, and WGL’s claims are so inflammatory, that a further response by Dominion is warranted,” the company said on Wednesday. Dominion...
LNG Hearing Addresses All Concerns Regarding Weaver’s Cove Proposal
Posted on Dec 15, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Hearing Addresses All Concerns Regarding Weaver’s Cove Proposal
Although last night’s public hearing was scheduled to discuss dredging and filling issues related to the Weaver’s Cove terminal, opponents of the project focused their comments on safety and security issues. “We are here recognizing that you have a narrow focus of consideration…but we ask you to consider the larger picture,” Mayor Edward M. Lambert Jr. told...
Local Says Passamaquoddy Bay Can Accommodate LNG Terminals
Posted on Dec 15, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Says Passamaquoddy Bay Can Accommodate LNG Terminals
A Robbinston, Maine resident says critics should avoid making preconceived notions about the purported dangers of LNG until final studies are released on the Passamaquoddy Bay terminals. In a counterpoint to an Nov. 26 op-ed published by the Bangor Daily News, he says that LNG is a clean-burning fuel that will not ruin Passamquoddy Bay. Additionally, he says that the tourists visiting...
Army Corps Meeting Tonight on Weaver’s Cove Dredging Plan
Posted on Dec 14, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Army Corps Meeting Tonight on Weaver’s Cove Dredging Plan
The Army Corp of Engineers tonight will hold one of two public meetings to address concerns regarding Hess LNG’s request to dredge Mount Hope Bay. Mayor Edward M. Lambert Jr. says people should express their views on the issue. “The Army Corps wants to hear the public’s comments on a number of issues including environmental concerns, impacts to fish and wildlife,...
Calpine’s Rezoning Request Under Consideration
Posted on Dec 14, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calpine’s Rezoning Request Under Consideration
The Warrenton City Council Commission tomorrow will hear Calpine’s rezoning request. In order to dredge a turning basin and build a terminal and pier, Calpine’s property and the nearby waters must be zoned “Especially Suited Water Development” and “Aquatic Development,” respectively. Yesterday’s Daily Astorian has the...