Op-ed Says Exclusive Supply Deals Mean Expensive LNG for California Consumers
Posted on Nov 28, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed Says Exclusive Supply Deals Mean Expensive LNG for California Consumers
An opinion piece in Friday’s Ventura County Star expresses concern over the failure of California state officials to question the potentially high cost of LNG. The author believes that permitting each LNG facility to accept supplies from only one source will prevent competition and increase prices. [Free registration...
Two Perspectives on LNG in Oregon
Posted on Nov 28, 2005 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Two Perspectives on LNG in Oregon
The Portland Tribune on Friday published two contrasting views on LNG regarding safety and security and plentiful and affordable energy.
Delaware – New Jersey Case in Supreme Court Conference
Posted on Nov 23, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Delaware – New Jersey Case in Supreme Court Conference
The U.S. Supreme Court today will decide whether to hear new arguments in Delaware and New Jersey’s border dispute over jurisdiction to site BP’s proposed Crown Landing terminal on the Delaware River. See today’s News Journal for the detailed...
Freeport LNG Incorporates Environmentally-Conscious Measures
Posted on Nov 23, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Incorporates Environmentally-Conscious Measures
Local groups and agency officials recently expressed satisfaction with the design of the Freeport LNG terminal, which will incorporate a closed-loop system and special protections for migrating birds. The terminal opted to use noise to prevent birds flying into transmission lines and reduced-glare lighting to minimize disturbance; it also created a birding trail and observatory....
Repairs Underway to Combat PG County Gas Leaks
Posted on Nov 23, 2005 in State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Repairs Underway to Combat PG County Gas Leaks
Today’s Gazette reports that Washington Gas had repaired most identified gas leaks and now plans to replace service lines and gas mains. However, some residents of Prince George’s County, Md., are still wary of...
Statutes Protect Outer Brewster Island
Posted on Nov 23, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Statutes Protect Outer Brewster Island
Massachusetts’ chief environmental authority Stephen Pritchard says there are regulations intended to keep Outer Brewster Island functioning as a park. Any other use, such as the potential siting of an LNG regasification terminal proposed by AES, would necessitate the consent of federal and state officials. Today’s edition of The Boston Globe has the...