R.I. Senate Submits Task Force’s Findings on Weaver’s Cove LNG to FERC
Posted on Aug 6, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on R.I. Senate Submits Task Force’s Findings on Weaver’s Cove LNG to FERC
The Rhode Island Senate has submitted the findings and recommendations of its task force on the Weaver’s Cove LNG import project to FERC. The task force recommends that FERC deny Weaver’s Cove LNG’s application to construct an offshore LNG unloading berth. The Rhode Island Senate’s submission is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-36....
Town Council Allocates Funds for Meeting on Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Posted on Aug 5, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Town Council Allocates Funds for Meeting on Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
The Jamestown Town Council has approved $5,000 in funding for the Congress of Councils that the town will host on September 8, 2010, to address concerns with the Weaver’s Cove LNG project. A representative of the Jamestown LNG Threat Committee told council members that four neighboring town councils already have indicated that they will attend. The Jamestown Press offers...
Weaver’s Cove LNG Executives Present Information to Local Officials
Posted on Aug 4, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove LNG Executives Present Information to Local Officials
The Fall River Herald News reports that a team of executives from Weaver’s Cove LNG offered a 25-minute presentation to the Swansea Board of Selectmen last night. The presentation addressed a number of concerns raised by town officials, including the design of the offshore berthing facility, anticipated dredging schedules, and the effects of LNG vessel transits on local...
Local Activists Respond to Suspension of Safe Harbor LNG
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Activists Respond to Suspension of Safe Harbor LNG
A number of local activists told the Asbury Park Press (N.J.) that they were pleased that developers of the Safe Harbor LNG project have suspended the project.
Editorial: LNG Good for Maine
Posted on Jul 26, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: LNG Good for Maine
The Portland Press Herald offers an editorial arguing that Maine needs at least one LNG terminal.
Governor Says No Need for LNG in Oregon
Posted on Jul 23, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Governor Says No Need for LNG in Oregon
In an interview with the Daily Astorian, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski said that he does not believe that Oregon needs LNG to meet the state’s energy demands. He also noted that his administration is continuing its appeal of FERC’s approval of the Bradwood Landing LNG project even though the developer of the project, NorthernStar Natural Gas, has filed for bankruptcy...