Report Says United States LNG Imports Are Growing
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Report Says United States LNG Imports Are Growing
A recent report released by the Energy Information Administration says that the United States is relying more on LNG, with increases in shipments and the number of import terminal proposals. The statistics are available in today’s Lloyd’s List. [Subscription...
Secretary of Commerce Dismisses Consistency Appeal of Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Secretary of Commerce Dismisses Consistency Appeal of Weaver’s Cove
The Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council today said in a letter addressed to FERC that the U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce dismissed the Consistency Appeal of Weaver’s Cove. The CRMC also reaffirmed its position that it cannot assess the coastal effects of the proposal because Weaver’s Cove failed to submit a “realistic dredge...
St. Andrews Locals Want to Discuss LNG Issues
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on St. Andrews Locals Want to Discuss LNG Issues
St. Andrews, New Brunswick residents want companies who are targeting the Passamaquoddy Bay region in Maine for LNG development to address their concerns regarding the potential impact the terminals may have on their way of life. Saturday’s Bangor Daily News has the story. [Archived articles require a...
Weaver’s Cove Protest Turns Chaotic
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Protest Turns Chaotic
What was intended to be a ceremonial blessing of the Brightman Street Bridge in opposition to the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG project turned into a clash between state police and protesters. A state trooper ordered the crowd not to walk across the bridge on account of “traffic and safety issues,” even though the span was closed over the weekend for repairs. The crowd...
California Coastal Commission Disapproves Long Beach Draft EIR
Posted on Dec 9, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Coastal Commission Disapproves Long Beach Draft EIR
The California Coastal Commission says that the draft environmental report issued for the proposed LNG terminal at the Port of Long Beach does not adequately tackle safety issues. The agency said the draft EIR “fails to disclose worst-case impacts as required by the California Environmental Quality Act.” See yesterday’s edition of the Long Beach Press Telegram for the...
Economic Gains Anticipated By Crown Landing Supporters
Posted on Dec 9, 2005 in Financing, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Economic Gains Anticipated By Crown Landing Supporters
New Jersey’s Economic Development Authority and BP are fleshing out the terms of a possible deal involving an Economic Development Fund that would securitize profits from the pier lease. New Jersey would use the funds to boost economic development. Details are in today’s Gloucester County Times. [Articles are archived 14 days after...