Editorial Reflects on Public Testimony on Oregon LNG
Posted on Apr 27, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Reflects on Public Testimony on Oregon LNG
An editorial carried by the Daily Astorian reflects on the public hearings and testimony offered by approximately one dozen local residents who complained about the conduct of Oregon LNG’s company representatives. The piece suggests that these disputes could presage a tumultuous relationship between local residents and Oregon...
Bradwood Landing LNG Appeals LUBA Decision
Posted on Apr 26, 2010 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bradwood Landing LNG Appeals LUBA Decision
The Daily Astorian reports that Bradwood Landing LNG has appealed an Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) decision to the Oregon Court of Appeals. An executive for project developer NorthernStar Natural Gas told the newspaper that he believes the LUBA decision is “flawed in several...
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Highlights Opposition to LNG Projects
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Highlights Opposition to LNG Projects
The Oregonian reports that a primary candidate for the Democratic Party’s gubernatorial nomination, Bill Bradbury, has released a television ad that highlights his opposition to LNG projects proposed for...
New Jersey Governor Announces Opposition to LNG Projects
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Jersey Governor Announces Opposition to LNG Projects
Governor Chris Christie (R-N.J.) said yesterday that “as long as I am governor, this administration will oppose any application for liquefied natural gas.” According to the Asbury Park Press, Gov. Christie noted that he is not convinced that LNG deepwater ports are needed or would lower energy costs for...
Developers Submit Land-Use Application for Gas Pipeline Associated with Jordan Cove LNG Terminal
Posted on Apr 22, 2010 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Developers Submit Land-Use Application for Gas Pipeline Associated with Jordan Cove LNG Terminal
Coos County’s planning director told The World that the Jordan Cove LNG project developers have submitted a land-use application for the natural gas pipeline associated with the planned terminal. The county official said that she expects to post the application on the county’s website this week and will schedule a public hearing on the application in...
Opposition to Bradwood Landing LNG Project Marks Mayor’s Tenure
Posted on Apr 22, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opposition to Bradwood Landing LNG Project Marks Mayor’s Tenure
A piece in The Daily News (Longview, Wash.) examines the first four months of Mayor George Wehrfritz’s term in office, including his continuing opposition to the planned Bradwood Landing LNG...