Weaver’s Cove Says Rhode Island Agencies Are Stalling Review of LNG Proposal
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Says Rhode Island Agencies Are Stalling Review of LNG Proposal
In a June 22 filing with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Weaver’s Cove Energy alleges that two Rhode Island agencies are delaying their review of the developer’s dredging application, which the company says it submitted two years ago, in an attempt to block its LNG terminal proposal in Fall River, Mass. However, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council continues to argue...
Watchdog Group Seeks Investigation into Maryland Gov. Ehrlich’s Attorney
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Watchdog Group Seeks Investigation into Maryland Gov. Ehrlich’s Attorney
Common Cause Maryland, an organization that oversees campaign finance activities, is calling for an investigation into the work of Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.’s personal lawyer, who has been accused of violating state ethics laws in connection with the Sparrows Point LNG terminal proposed by AES Corp. On Friday, the organization filed a complaint with the state ethics...
USCG Updates FERC on Review of Weaver’s Cove Project
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on USCG Updates FERC on Review of Weaver’s Cove Project
In a letter dated June 28, Capt. Roy A. Nash, the USCG Captain of the Port for Southeastern New England, updates FERC on the status of the Coast Guard’s review of the revamped Weaver’s Cove LNG project, which reflects the company’s intent to use smaller LNG tankers in an attempt to navigate under the existing Brightman Street Bridge. He affirms that the USCG will evaluate navigation...
Tidelands Receives Permits from Mexican Authorities
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Financing, Markets and Competition, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Tidelands Receives Permits from Mexican Authorities
The San Antonio Business Journal reports that Tidelands Oil & Gas Corp. earlier this month secured permits from Mexican federal regulatory authorities for its three-phase natural gas project, which includes an LNG terminal, underground storage facility, and accompanying pipelines in northeastern Mexico. The company hopes to obtain the remaining permits from FERC for the U.S....
Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Supports FERC Efforts on LNG
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Supports FERC Efforts on LNG
The Senate Subcommittee on Energy and Water Appropriations has expressed support for FERC’s “thoughtful and balanced” efforts in approving LNG development projects in the face of community and political opposition. “While the FERC is often criticized by members of Congress about specific local decisions it makes with respect to natural gas infrastructure, few express...