Op-ed: Cove Point Expansion Plan Presents Safety Hazards
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Cove Point Expansion Plan Presents Safety Hazards
A Calvert County, Md. resident opposes the proposed expansion of the Cove Point LNG terminal, saying that the additional pipeline infrastructure poses public safety risks. Her op-ed is in yesterday’s Washington Post. [Free registration...
Op-ed: Cabrillo Port Terminal Can Allay Energy Predicament
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Cabrillo Port Terminal Can Allay Energy Predicament
A member of the Santa Clara River Chumash/Turtle Clan says that while there is no “silver bullet” that can eliminate California’s energy shortfall, the Cabrillo Port LNG terminal proposed off the state’s coast can help meet growing consumer demand for energy. However, Mati Waiya says that BHP Billition should be forthright with stakeholders about its project’s potential...
Federal Agencies Schedule Public Hearings on Jordan Cove Plan Next Week
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Federal Agencies Schedule Public Hearings on Jordan Cove Plan Next Week
FERC and the U.S. Coast Guard plan to meet with residents next week to hear their concerns about Jordan Cove Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Coos Bay, Ore. and its accompanying 223-mile pipeline. The comments will be incorporated into the FERC-issued draft environmental impact statement for the project. Interested parties have until July 21 to submit comments to the USCG and...
Editorial: Outer Brewster Island Ideal for LNG Development
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Outer Brewster Island Ideal for LNG Development
The Boston Herald says that a security breach last week near the Everett LNG terminal underscores the need to place LNG infrastructure in remote locations such Outer Brewster Island in Boston Harbor, where AES proposes to construct a regasification terminal. The paper also commends recent legislative attempts to revive legislation that would permit the construction of an LNG terminal...
BP Seeks Local Input on Crown Landing LNG’s Potential Safety Threats
Posted on Jul 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on BP Seeks Local Input on Crown Landing LNG’s Potential Safety Threats
As part of its efforts to address local citizens’ concerns about the potential safety risks surrounding the company’s proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal in Logan Township, N.J., BP has established a Community Advisory Panel in both New Jersey and Delaware. The panels consist of people from the nearby communities, including first responders and members of the general...