Philadelphia Councilman Says of PGW’s LNG Project, “There is no deal.”
Posted on Oct 21, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Philadelphia Councilman Says of PGW’s LNG Project, “There is no deal.”
Philadelphia City Councilman Frank DiCicco said Wednesday night that PGW’s plans to construct an LNG terminal are “dead.” He explained that Hess – the company believed to be in talks with PGW about developing and operating the terminal – has found it difficult to gain much local support. The Philadelphia Daily News has the story. [Free registration...
U.S. Coast Guard Working on EIS on Planned Neptune LNG Project
Posted on Oct 21, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Working on EIS on Planned Neptune LNG Project
The U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Maritime Administration are welcoming comments on the proposed Neptune LNG terminal as they are preparing an environmental impact statement. The agencies will also hold public hearings to address matters related to the project. Platts LNG Daily has the story. [Subscription...
Energy Official Criticizes Fall River Mayor Over LNG Protest
Posted on Oct 20, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Energy Official Criticizes Fall River Mayor Over LNG Protest
U.S. Rep Joe Barton (R-Texas) criticized the mayor of Fall River, Mass. for his continued opposition to a proposed regasification terminal in his city, saying that such resistance is not in the best interests of the energy-starved Northeast. The story is in an Associated Press article published by The Boston Globe. See similar article in The Herald...
State Sen. Hedlund Comments on Speed of AES Proposal
Posted on Oct 20, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on State Sen. Hedlund Comments on Speed of AES Proposal
Massachusetts State Sen. Robert Hedlund last night said that he believes AES is moving too quickly on its proposal to construct a regasification plant on the deserted Outer Brewster Island is unlikely. Virginia-based AES said last week they want the Legislature to approve by mid-November a lease for the project. Today’s Patriot Ledger has the...
Canadian Park Commissioners Express Anti-LNG Stance
Posted on Oct 19, 2005 in Environmental, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Canadian Park Commissioners Express Anti-LNG Stance
Members of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, save for one abstention, are reiterating their opposition to the proposed LNG projects in Maine by mailing a letter to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Bangor Daily News has the...
CPUC Requests FERC Hearing on Potential Threats of SES LNG Project
Posted on Oct 19, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on CPUC Requests FERC Hearing on Potential Threats of SES LNG Project
The CPUC is asking FERC to organize an evidentiary hearing to tackle safety and environmental issues connected to the proposed SES LNG terminal. Accompanying its request for a hearing was a report on safety and security by Professor Jerry Havens. An article in today’s Risk Policy Report has the details. [Subscription...