LNG Task Force to Hold Last Meeting Today on Sparrows Point Proposal
Posted on Nov 17, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Task Force to Hold Last Meeting Today on Sparrows Point Proposal
Maryland’s state-commissioned task force will meet for the last time today to discuss safety, environmental, and economic concerns associated with AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal. The task force has been meeting since September and expects to present its recommendations by the end of the year. Read more in The Baltimore Sun. [Access to archived articles requires a...
FERC Issues Draft EIS for Broadwater LNG
Posted on Nov 17, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues Draft EIS for Broadwater LNG
Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound would have limited adverse environmental impacts if FERC and Coast Guard’s prescribed mitigation measures are implemented, according to the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement released by FERC Staff today. FERC’s press release is here and the DEIS may be found in the FERC e-Library in...
Downeast LNG Official Seeks Cooperation Between U.S. and Canada
Posted on Nov 17, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Downeast LNG Official Seeks Cooperation Between U.S. and Canada
Noting a history of cooperation between Canada and the United States on energy matters, Downeast LNG president Dean Girdis expressed a need for the two countries to extend this cooperation to LNG terminal development. Despite this traditionally amicable relationship, Girdis says it is “regrettable” that certain Canadian politicians have objected to the transit of LNG...
U.S. Natural Gas Industry Addresses Gas Quality Issues
Posted on Nov 16, 2006 in Gas Composition, Pipelines | Comments Off on U.S. Natural Gas Industry Addresses Gas Quality Issues
Tuesday’s edition of Platts LNG Daily offers coverage of the Second Annual Platts Gas Quality and Interchangeability Forum held in Houston. Speaking at the conference, Robert Wilson, director of environmental operations at KeySpan Energy, discussed ongoing research into the impact of gas composition on elastomer seals in distribution pipelines, which is being conducted by...
Passamaquoddy Tribe Seeks Negotiations With Emera
Posted on Nov 16, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Pipelines, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Passamaquoddy Tribe Seeks Negotiations With Emera
Citing the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, The Associated Press reports that the Passamaquoddy Tribe is requesting an opportunity to discuss its concerns with Emera over the company’s proposed Brunswick Pipeline, which would run through tribal territory. “If we live here, we have a vested interest in this soil,” said Chief Hugh Akagi. However, Emera’s...