Report Says LNG Development Would Be an Economic Boon for Maine
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Report Says LNG Development Would Be an Economic Boon for Maine
A report commissioned by Gov. John Baldacci says the three LNG proposals targeted for Washington County, Maine would propel the region’s economy, but also pose challenges including tribal and security concerns. David Flanagan, former president of Central Maine Power Co., and author of the study, said that although financial arrangements for the terminals are not yet in place, the...
Safety Measures for Proposed Crown Landing Project Explained
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Safety Measures for Proposed Crown Landing Project Explained
BP External Affairs Director Thomas Mueller on Wednesday gave a brief outline of the security measures featured in the proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal, such as anti-climb fencing and vehicle barriers for boats and trucks. Mueller said the ongoing jurisdictional battle between New Jersey and Delaware is the “biggest hurdle” to getting the terminal built. See...
Connecticut Legislators Want State Energy Department
Posted on Nov 17, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Legislators Want State Energy Department
Connecticut lawmakers are considering the creation of an state energy agency that will assess proposals such as Broadwater and tackle larger energy concerns. According to Sen. William Nickerson, R-Greenwich, the department will divert attention from a particular project and place it on Connecticut’s growing need for energy. See today’s Greenwich Time for details. [You may...
Existing Pipeline Needs Adjustments to Accommodate Gas Flow from Canada
Posted on Nov 17, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Existing Pipeline Needs Adjustments to Accommodate Gas Flow from Canada
The growing interest in LNG has spurred a deal between Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline and Anandarko LNG Marketing to pipe 813,000 MMBtu/day of gas from the planned Bear Head LNG terminal in Nova Scotia, Canada, and another agreement with Repsol Energy North America Corp. to deliver 750,000 MMBtu/day of gas from the proposed Canaport LNG facility in New Brunswick, Canada. The...
Maine Governor Scheduled to Visit Calais Tomorrow
Posted on Nov 17, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maine Governor Scheduled to Visit Calais Tomorrow
Gov. John Baldacci tomorrow plans to visit Calais, Maine, where he will hear presentations on the financial implications of LNG facilities in rural communities and tribal development. Details of the visit are in today’s Bangor Daily News. [Archived articles require a...
Public Hearing on Calpine LNG Zoning Request Tonight
Posted on Nov 17, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Hearing on Calpine LNG Zoning Request Tonight
The Warrenton City Commission is hosting a public meeting tonight to discuss Calpine Corp.’s request to rezone land on the Skipanon Peninsula for the purpose of siting an LNG facility. See Tuesday’s edition of The Daily Astorian for details of the company’s proposal and community hearing. [Subscription...