University of Maine Research Says Downeast LNG Terminal Could Bring Economic Assistance
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on University of Maine Research Says Downeast LNG Terminal Could Bring Economic Assistance
A study released by the University of Maine supports Downeast LNG’s contention that an LNG facility in Robbinston, Maine will bring “good jobs and sustainable economic activity to Washington County,” said Dean Girdis, the company’s president. The article is published by...
Speaker Says Lawmakers Should Consider LNG Options
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Speaker Says Lawmakers Should Consider LNG Options
Industry experts implored state legislators to “think a little more broadly about the need for [liquefied natural] gas, a suggestion that created an uncomfortable situation for the hosts of the Annual Council of State Governments in light of the ongoing boundary clash between New Jersey and Delaware over the siting of the potential Crown Landing LNG facility. Friday’s...
Quoddy Bay LNG Plan “Tabled” Pending Complete Application
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay LNG Plan “Tabled” Pending Complete Application
The bureau of the state Bureau of Parks and Lands has asked Quoddy Bay LLC, the company behind the LNG terminal proposal in Pleasant Point, Maine, to complete its application before it undergoes further review. Brian Smith, the project manager, said he does not view the request as a stumbling block because “we have agreed [with the Bureau of Parks and Lands] to hold off the...
Qatagas Outages May Continue into December
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Qatagas Outages May Continue into December
Technical difficulties linked to Qatargas’ Train have curtailed shipments to Spain and other areas since October and may continue into December, contributing to LNG market tightness. Details are in today’s Natural Gas Week. [Subscription...
Op-ed Says Other Communities’ LNG Proceedings Deserve Critical Look
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed Says Other Communities’ LNG Proceedings Deserve Critical Look
An Astoria, Ore. resident says the Warrenton City Council should examine public proceedings of municipalities considering LNG facilities because he feels they provide valuable insight into the decisions made by these communities regarding such proposals. His op-ed is in Friday’s edition of The Daily...