Passing Tankers En Route to Crown Landing Terminal May Affect Traffic on Bridge
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Passing Tankers En Route to Crown Landing Terminal May Affect Traffic on Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard says that if BP’s Crown Landing proposal comes to fruition, then LNG tankers will traverse under the Delaware Memorial Bridge accompanied by armed escort vessels. Coast Guard officials note that in the event of heightened Homeland Security concerns, bridge closures could occur. Today’s News Journal has the...
BP and N.J. Community Are Not Sure Who Will Bear Security Costs
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on BP and N.J. Community Are Not Sure Who Will Bear Security Costs
Security measures for the proposed Crown Landing LNG facility are in the works, though it is not clear yet who will pay for them. “The security costs inside the facility are BP’s responsibility without question,” BP spokesman Tom Mueller said. “Where you get into a gray area is where you need local police patrols around the facility. More police are a benefit to...
Cabrillo Port Proposal Raises Security and Environmental Concerns
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cabrillo Port Proposal Raises Security and Environmental Concerns
An Ojai, Calif. resident says that proposed Cabrillo Port project will pose security and environmental threats to the region. His opinion piece is in Friday’s Ventura County Star.
Excelerate Addresses LNG Concerns
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Excelerate Addresses LNG Concerns
Developers behind the proposed Northeast Gateway Project explained the proposal, which involves the construction of a deepwater port and a 24-inch offshore pipeline, to community officials in Marblehead, Mass. See Thursday’s Marblehead Reporter for further details. [This article is no longer available...
Op-ed: ” Who Will Pay for LNG Security?”
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: ” Who Will Pay for LNG Security?”
An Astoria, Ore. resident has expressed concern over who will pay for security measures should an LNG terminal proposal go forward. He raises this question after learning that a New Jersey community, where the Crown Landing terminal may be placed, is facing the same issue. Friday’s Daily Astorian has his...
Op-ed: Downeast LNG Proposal Won’t Hurt Canada
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Downeast LNG Proposal Won’t Hurt Canada
A Robbinston, Maine resident responds to an Nov. 26 op-ed saying that he does not see “any hard evidence” that the proposed Downeast LNG terminal will adversely affect Canada. He says the placement of an LNG facility in the midst of a residential area can be mutually beneficial for the developer and community dwellers and cites the Cove Point, Md., terminal in his argument....