Calpine’s Rezoning Request Under Consideration
Posted on Dec 14, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calpine’s Rezoning Request Under Consideration
The Warrenton City Council Commission tomorrow will hear Calpine’s rezoning request. In order to dredge a turning basin and build a terminal and pier, Calpine’s property and the nearby waters must be zoned “Especially Suited Water Development” and “Aquatic Development,” respectively. Yesterday’s Daily Astorian has the...
Army Corps Meeting Tonight on Weaver’s Cove Dredging Plan
Posted on Dec 14, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Army Corps Meeting Tonight on Weaver’s Cove Dredging Plan
The Army Corp of Engineers tonight will hold one of two public meetings to address concerns regarding Hess LNG’s request to dredge Mount Hope Bay. Mayor Edward M. Lambert Jr. says people should express their views on the issue. “The Army Corps wants to hear the public’s comments on a number of issues including environmental concerns, impacts to fish and wildlife,...
Analyst Says LNG Will Not Decrease Energy Costs
Posted on Dec 14, 2005 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Analyst Says LNG Will Not Decrease Energy Costs
Contrary to popular belief, liquefied natural gas is not the inexpensive solution that many hope will ease North America’s energy shortfall, says Chris Theal, an analyst from Tristone Capital. “There’s a scarce amount of LNG in the market and it’s going to move where the highest bid is,” he said. An article in today’s Calgary Herald has the details....
Weaver’s Cove: Bridge Demolition Is Not Necessary
Posted on Dec 13, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove: Bridge Demolition Is Not Necessary
Political leaders met yesterday to discuss the future of the old Brightman Street Bridge, the plans for which they say do not include demolition.”We are working on several solutions so that the old Brightman Street Bridge will not be an issue,” the spokesman for the Weaver’s Cove project said. Today’s Herald News has the...
Vote Scheduled for Downeast LNG Proposal in January
Posted on Dec 13, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Vote Scheduled for Downeast LNG Proposal in January
Residents of Robbinston, Maine will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed Downeast LNG terminal on Jan. 10. For constituents who have not yet taken a stance on the issue, the company will hold an informational session on Dec. 28 at the Robbinston Grade School. Details are in today’s Bangor Daily News. [Archived articles require a...