Maine Town Looks Toward LNG Tanks for Economic Growth
Posted on Oct 11, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Maine Town Looks Toward LNG Tanks for Economic Growth
Residents in Perry, Maine want to stimulate their town’s economy and think LNG storage tanks that provide jobs and tax relief might just do the trick. Yesterday’s Bangor Daily News has the details of this challenging plan. [Archived articles require a...
MIT Professor Says a Large LNG Spill Could Affect Residents of Hull, Mass.
Posted on Oct 11, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on MIT Professor Says a Large LNG Spill Could Affect Residents of Hull, Mass.
While Hull, Mass. residents may not bear the brunt of an LNG spill, James Fay, an expert on LNG safety, says that the effects of a terrorist attack or large spill could be felt in the town. Details are in yesterday’s Patriot...
Public Comments on Proposed SES Terminal Welcomed
Posted on Oct 11, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Comments on Proposed SES Terminal Welcomed
The public will have the opportunity next month to express their concerns regarding a proposed LNG terminal in Long Beach that so far has received favorable reviews from federal officials. The article published on Oct. 10, 2005 in The Long Beach Press-Telegram is no longer available...
Shell Considers Building Terminal in Alaska if Gas Supply Is Abundant
Posted on Oct 11, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Shell Considers Building Terminal in Alaska if Gas Supply Is Abundant
Shell has its sights set on Alaska if sufficient discoveries are made in the Bristol Bay region. Yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily has the details. [Subscription required]
Canadian and Maine Residents Weigh Risks of Proposed LNG Terminals
Posted on Oct 10, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Canadian and Maine Residents Weigh Risks of Proposed LNG Terminals
Differing priorities emerge between Americans and Canadians on either side of the St. Croix River in light of the recent battle over LNG terminals in the vicinity. Some are interested in preserving the environment and fostering the tourism industry in St. Andrews, while others foresee an economic boon for the economically-starved towns in Maine. For more on this predicament, see...
CPUC Says Planned SES LNG Terminal Is Prone to Security Risks
Posted on Oct 10, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on CPUC Says Planned SES LNG Terminal Is Prone to Security Risks
The California Public Utilities Commission says that it has evidence that warrants governmental rejection of the proposed Sound Energy Solutions LNG terminal. According to Dr. Jerry Havens, effects of a terrorist attack could extend three miles. An article published Thursday by the Long Beach Report has the...