Environmental Museum Says Harbor Islands Not a Place for LNG Facility
Posted on Sep 30, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Museum Says Harbor Islands Not a Place for LNG Facility
The staff of the Hull Lifesaving Museum, located in the Boston Harbor area, has expressed their opposition to AES’ proposed LNG storage and conversion plant, citing potential risks to the ecosystems of the Harbor Islands. See their op-ed piece published yesterday in The Norwell Mariner. [This article is no longer available...
FERC Administrator Explains LNG Permit Process
Posted on Sep 30, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Administrator Explains LNG Permit Process
More than 100 people showed up last night to hear a FERC official elaborate on the approval process for the three proposed LNG facilities in Robbinston, Calais and Pleasant Point. In addition, Sen. Olympia Snowe has asked FERC to hold another meeting for all Bay area residents. An article in today’s Bangor Daily News has the details. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Residents Weigh Pros and Cons of Bradwood Landing Project
Posted on Sep 30, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents Weigh Pros and Cons of Bradwood Landing Project
With concerns ranging from security to property development, more than 100 people gathered at a public hearing on the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal Wednesday night. Yesterday’s Daily News has the...
LNG Opponent Favors Alternative Supply of Energy
Posted on Sep 29, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Opponent Favors Alternative Supply of Energy
One LNG foe fears the influx of proposed liquefaction terminals in Oregon will invite terrorism, environmental damage, and massive ocean liners, and suggests turning towards renewable sources of energy. [His story, originally published in the Sept. 28, 2005 issue of Willamette Week, is no longer available...
Weaver’s Cove Forum Attendees Weigh in on Energy and Safety Concerns
Posted on Sep 29, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Forum Attendees Weigh in on Energy and Safety Concerns
Attendees at Tuesday’s public hearing on the proposed Weaver’s Cove reqasification facility tried to balance the need for LNG with safety concerns. Yesterday’s Newport Daily News has the details. [Free registration...
CPUC Withdraws 9th Circuit Suit Against FERC
Posted on Sep 28, 2005 in Federal Regulation, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on CPUC Withdraws 9th Circuit Suit Against FERC
California state lawyers said they won’t contest FERC’s authority to have the final say in the placement and operation of planned LNG facilities, admitting that the Energy Act allows the agency to do so, according to an article in today’s Energy Washington Week. [Subscription...