Deadline Looms for Governor’s Vote on Main Pass LNG Project
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Deadline Looms for Governor’s Vote on Main Pass LNG Project
Although Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco has been receptive to LNG development in the state, administration members say she may veto Freeport-McMoRan’s Main Pass Energy Hub LNG project unless it is proved to be environmentally safe. Blanco has said previously that she will veto open-loop terminals that threaten the state’s fishing industry. Under the Deepwater Port Act,...
Congressmen and DOE Meet on Regional Siting
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Congressmen and DOE Meet on Regional Siting
New England congressional members today are meeting with DOE officials to discuss a regional approach to siting LNG facilities in the Northeast. The congressmen requested the meeting earlier this year in a letter signed by Democrats and Republicans from states where LNG terminals are proposed. U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) says that the meeting will not focus on opposition to...
Additional Request for CEII on Long Beach Proposal
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Additional Request for CEII on Long Beach Proposal
Energy Washington Week reports that at least three more California state agencies will request access to Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) associated with Sound Energy Solution’s Port of Long Beach LNG proposal. The agencies — including the state Department of Fish and Game, Office of Emergency Services, and Department of Homeland Security — want the same...
USCG to Prepare EIS for Offshore Alabama LNG Project
Posted on May 2, 2006 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on USCG to Prepare EIS for Offshore Alabama LNG Project
According to Norway’s TORP Technology, the U.S. Coast Guard acknowledged receipt of the company’s complete application to develop Bienville Offshore Energy Terminal 63 miles south of Alabama. The terminal, which is scheduled to come online in 2009, would have a maximum send-out capacity of 1.4 Bcf/d. The Coast Guard’s Notice of Application begins the EIS process....
Skipanon LNG Critics Oppose Holding Appellate Hearing in State Capital
Posted on May 2, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Skipanon LNG Critics Oppose Holding Appellate Hearing in State Capital
Critics of Calpine’s Skipanon LNG terminal want the appeal of Warrenton’s rezoning decision to be heard in Warrenton, the location of the planned facility, instead of in Salem, where the Land Use Board of Appeals generally holds hearings. Calpine says that Salem is a better location, citing unruly public demonstrations at public hearings in Warrenton. Brett...