National Park Service Opposes Use of Outer Brewster Island for LNG
Posted on May 18, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on National Park Service Opposes Use of Outer Brewster Island for LNG
The Northeast regional director of the National Park Service told Gov. Romney in a letter that the proposed AES terminal on Outer Brewster Island would “have an adverse impact” on the surrounding environment and would “also set a dangerous precedent and send a message that units of the National Park System are available for exploitation.” However, an attorney...
LNG Shipping Industry Faces Crew Shortage
Posted on May 18, 2006 in Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on LNG Shipping Industry Faces Crew Shortage
Lloyd’s List reports that the 130 LNG vessels on order, plus an estimated 70 vessels likely to be ordered in the next two years, will necessitate an additional 5,000 qualified officers. That number, which would represent a 100% increase in the existing pool of LNG vessel officers, does not include replacement of current officers who retire. The article has further details....
FERC-Sponsored Meetings on Sparrows Point Project Scheduled for June
Posted on May 18, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC-Sponsored Meetings on Sparrows Point Project Scheduled for June
FERC officials have scheduled a series of public meetings and tours in June intended to solicit comments and educate interested parties on AES’ plan to build an LNG terminal in Dundalk, Md. “We need substantive information – not just you don’t like it,” said FERC spokesperson Tamara Young-Allen. A list of the dates and locations for the events is available...
FERC Solicits Comments on Proposed Timetable for Natural Gas Projects
Posted on May 18, 2006 in Federal Regulation | Comments Off on FERC Solicits Comments on Proposed Timetable for Natural Gas Projects
As authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, FERC has proposed a rule for scheduling agency decisions on, and maintaining a consolidated record for, natural gas projects. FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher said the proposed rule is intended to facilitate the development of domestic natural gas infrastructure. Kelliher also emphasized that the new rule would not undermine the...
EDC Criticizes Revised DEIR for Cabrillo Port Project
Posted on May 18, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on EDC Criticizes Revised DEIR for Cabrillo Port Project
In a letter addressed to the California State Lands Commission, the Environmental Defense Center criticized the revised Draft Environmental Impact Report for BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. Arguing on behalf of the California Coastal Protection Network, the EDC said that the revised document failed to address all the “potential accident scenarios”...