Editorial Says Long Beach City Council Is Right to Wait for Final EIR
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Says Long Beach City Council Is Right to Wait for Final EIR
The Long Beach Press Telegram says the Long Beach City Council’s decision to wait for the completion of the final environmental impact report for the proposed LNG regasification terminal before taking a stance is a wise one, considering the “real” benefits and risks of the proposal. The editorial is in Friday’s edition. [This article is no longer available...
Editorial Says Long Beach Draft EIR Deserves Scrutiny
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Says Long Beach Draft EIR Deserves Scrutiny
A Long Beach Press Telegram editorial published Saturday says the safety issues posed by the proposed LNG terminal at the Port of Long Beach warrant “a good hard look” because of the recent criticism by state agencies of what they say is an inadequate draft environmental impact report. [This article is no longer available...
Growing Imports Boost LNG Industry
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Growing Imports Boost LNG Industry
Lanny Waguespack, vice president of LNG engineering services with INTEC Engineering Inc., says the LNG industry is on the upswing because of steady approval of proposed LNG terminals by federal regulators, which will bring greater receiving capacity and subdue price volatility. His opinion piece is in Friday’s Houston Business...
Long Beach, Calif. to Seek More Information on LNG Dangers
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Beach, Calif. to Seek More Information on LNG Dangers
The City of Long Beach is expected to file a formal request for additional information regarding the threat a proposed LNG terminal may pose to public safety, health and infrastructure, according to Suzanne Frick, the city’s planning and building director. City Councilman Frank Colonna is urging state agencies to express any views by Thursday. “I fear that if you do not...
NYT Discusses Issues Surrounding Crown Landing LNG Plan
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NYT Discusses Issues Surrounding Crown Landing LNG Plan
Yesterday’s edition of The New York Times features coverage on the debate surrounding the proposed Crown Landing LNG proposal. [Free registration required]
Op-ed Says Jobs Created After LNG Terminal Construction May Not Be for Locals
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed Says Jobs Created After LNG Terminal Construction May Not Be for Locals
A Brownsmead, Ore. resident says the promise of jobs by “out-of-town union representatives” will not amount to much after the construction of LNG facilities because “the small number of employees at decent to large salaries will not include anyone who does not possess very specific skills.” The op-ed is in Friday’s edition of The Daily...