Fall River Legislators Occupy Top Posts on Massachusetts LNG Commission
Posted on Apr 12, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fall River Legislators Occupy Top Posts on Massachusetts LNG Commission
The Herald News today reports that State Sen. Joan Menard (D-Fall River) was selected to serve as co-chair of the 16-member commission created to study LNG issues affecting Massachusetts, including the Weaver’s Cove LNG project in Fall River. State Rep. Brian Dempsey (D-Haverhill) is the other co-chair, and Rep. Robert Correia (D-Fall River) will serve as vice president....
Dispute Over Whether Proposed Quoddy Bay Pipeline Would Enter Wildlife Refuge
Posted on Apr 12, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Dispute Over Whether Proposed Quoddy Bay Pipeline Would Enter Wildlife Refuge
A communications representative for Quoddy Bay yesterday dismissed claims that a pipeline serving the company’s proposed terminal would enter a wildlife sanctuary. According to an attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation, a map included in Quoddy Bay’s application to FERC indicates that “two out of the three [alternative routes for the pipeline] clearly go right...
Residents Oppose Expansion of LNG Storage Tank Facility
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 in State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Residents Oppose Expansion of LNG Storage Tank Facility
New Jersey Natural Gas Co. has met opposition from locals who oppose the utility’s plan to upgrade its 100-plus acre LNG storage facility in Howell, N.J. The proposed expansion would include the construction of three processed water heaters and a remote heat exchanger at the site. Some residents expressed safety and environmental concerns at a meeting last night before the...
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Endorses Cabrillo Port Plan
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Endorses Cabrillo Port Plan
The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association has endorsed BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal, describing the project as “a good idea” and “an essential energy development that requires the most highly skilled and trained personnel.” According to MEBA president Ron Davis, Cabrillo Port is “committed” to using Coast Guard licensed...
Legislation Aimed at WGL Storage Tank Proposal Dies in Committee
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 in LNGLawBlog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Legislation Aimed at WGL Storage Tank Proposal Dies in Committee
The Washington Post today reports that Maryland HB 927, the bill that potentially would have prohibited the construction of an LNG facility in densely populated areas of Prince George’s County, Md., died in the Finance Committee before the state’s General Assembly adjourned for the season last night. The legislation appears to target WGL’s proposal to build an LNG storage tank in...