Scientists Criticize Broadwater’s Draft EIS
Posted on Dec 8, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Scientists Criticize Broadwater’s Draft EIS
FERC’s draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal is deficient, according to four scientists who spoke yesterday before Connecticut’s Long Island Sound LNG Task Force. State Sen. Andrea Stillman, vice chair of the Task Force, said the scientists confirmed the committee’s belief that FERC failed to support the...
Russia May Reconsider Foreign Investment in Shtokman Venture
Posted on Dec 8, 2006 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Russia May Reconsider Foreign Investment in Shtokman Venture
The Regnum News Agency reports that Gazprom remains open to participation by foreign companies in the development of its Shtokman natural gas field, despite its initial decision to develop the field without foreign assistance. According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, “the subject is not closed yet [and] can be considered again in case we receive interesting proposals from...
Oregon Dept. of Energy Requests Bradwood LNG Authorization Be Conditioned on Emergency Response Funding
Posted on Dec 8, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Dept. of Energy Requests Bradwood LNG Authorization Be Conditioned on Emergency Response Funding
The Oregon Department of Energy has asked FERC to condition any authorization of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood LNG terminal on the provision of resources identified by local fire and law enforcement agencies in a confidential “Clatsop County Emergency Services Joint Report.” The Dec. 6 letter is available in the FERC e-Library in Docket No....
Long Beach Mayor Opposes Sound Energy Solutions Proposed LNG Terminal
Posted on Dec 8, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Beach Mayor Opposes Sound Energy Solutions Proposed LNG Terminal
The mayor of Long Beach, Calif., yesterday confirmed his opposition to Sound Energy Solutions’ (SES) LNG terminal proposed for the Port of Long Beach, citing public safety concerns and SES’ refusal to protect the city and the port from lawsuits that might be brought in the event of an LNG-related accident. His comments were in response to a letter from the Harbor...
Jamaica Secures Funding from EU for Proposed Floating LNG Platform
Posted on Dec 8, 2006 in Financing, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Jamaica Secures Funding from EU for Proposed Floating LNG Platform
The European Union’s European Investment Bank agreed to help finance a floating LNG platform proposed for Port Esquivel in Jamaica, according to Jamaica’s foreign affairs minister. Project proponents hope that the platform, which would take 18 months to construct, will encourage industrial growth in the area and decrease electricity generation costs. The Jamaica Gleaner has...