LNG Emerges as Issue in California’s Gubernatorial Race
Posted on Oct 20, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Emerges as Issue in California’s Gubernatorial Race
Platts LNG Daily takes a detailed look at the California gubernatorial candidates’ views on the proposed development of LNG infrastructure in the state. [Subscription required]
FERC Approves Scheduling Rule for Natural Gas Projects
Posted on Oct 20, 2006 in Federal Regulation, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Approves Scheduling Rule for Natural Gas Projects
FERC has finalized a rule that will coordinate federal and state authorizations needed to approve natural gas infrastructure projects, including LNG terminals. The rule, which implements provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, will require federal agencies and state agencies acting pursuant to federally delegated authority to issue final decisions within 90 days of FERC’s...
Farming Organization Supports Cabrillo Port Terminal
Posted on Oct 20, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Farming Organization Supports Cabrillo Port Terminal
The Farm Bureau of Ventura County unanimously voted to endorse BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. In expressing support, Farm Bureau CEO Rex Laird said that domestic supply disruptions following Hurricane Katrina highlighted the need for more gas “to help sustain the long-term viability of our $1 billion agricultural industry here in Ventura County.”...
Bahamian Draft LNG Regulations Expected in Two Weeks
Posted on Oct 20, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Bahamian Draft LNG Regulations Expected in Two Weeks
According to The Bahama Journal, Bahamian Minister Leslie Miller says that government attorneys, with input from foreign consultants, should finish composing draft regulations governing the LNG industry in the Bahamas within two weeks. He adds that the Bahamian government has not yet entered a heads of agreement with AES to construct an LNG terminal on Ocean Cay. Previous press reports...
Official: Baltimore County Lacks Resources to Manage Potential LNG Accidents
Posted on Oct 19, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Official: Baltimore County Lacks Resources to Manage Potential LNG Accidents
AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal would necessitate additional emergency responders and firefighting equipment that Baltimore County does not have, according Robert G. Muth, the county’s director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Speaking before members of Maryland’s state-commissioned LNG task force yesterday, Muth also noted that...