Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Discusses Offshore LNG Terminals With Local Politicians
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Discusses Offshore LNG Terminals With Local Politicians
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday discussed with Gloucester public officials the potential impact that two offshore LNG terminals that were approved by his predecessor may have on the fishing industry. The Gloucester Daily Times has the...
Local Residents Narrowly Divided By Bradwood Landing Project
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents Narrowly Divided By Bradwood Landing Project
A poll sponsored by The Daily Astorian reveals that local residents are narrowly divided by Northern Star Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. According to the newspaper, 42% of respondents are in favor of the project, while 40% oppose...
Local Gas Company Opposes Export License for Alaskan Liquefaction Facility
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Local Gas Company Opposes Export License for Alaskan Liquefaction Facility
Enstar Natural Gas says that its consumers’ energy needs must be addressed before the Department of Energy can approve ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil’s request for a two-year extension of an export license for its Kenai liquefaction facility. In response, a ConocoPhillips official asserted that there is adequate natural gas to supply both local and Asian markets. Read more...
Editorial: Maryland Government Opposition Should Factor Into Review Process for Proposed Sparrows Point Terminal
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Litigation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Maryland Government Opposition Should Factor Into Review Process for Proposed Sparrows Point Terminal
The Baltimore Sun says that while a federal judge’s ruling last week reinforces federal jurisdiction over the siting of LNG terminals, FERC should consider the opposition of the Baltimore County Council and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley to AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG import facility as it reviews the...
Positive Reaction to Proposed LNG Peaking Facility in Florida
Posted on Jan 29, 2007 in State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Positive Reaction to Proposed LNG Peaking Facility in Florida
PalmBeachPost.com reports that most residents attending an informational meeting regarding a proposed LNG peaking facility in Indiantown, Fla., were satisfied with Floridian Natural Gas Storage’s plan to construct an LNG storage tank in their...