Editorial: Public Opposition to Weaver’s Cove Terminal Justified
Posted on Mar 20, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Editorial: Public Opposition to Weaver’s Cove Terminal Justified
The Standard-Times asserts that a recent GAO report regarding LNG tanker safety justifies local opposition to the approved Weaver’s Cove terminal in Fall River, Mass. “The company would be wise to choose another location — preferably offshore — where thousands of people would not be imperiled if the worst actually occurred,” the editorial...
Editorial: Public Needs Further Information on LNG
Posted on Mar 20, 2007 in State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Public Needs Further Information on LNG
A recent GAO report on LNG tanker spills and a congressional probe into air quality standards for BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port proposal highlight the public’s need for additional information on LNG, according to an editorial published by The Ventura County Star. [Free registration...
Washington State Lawmakers Oppose Bradwood Landing Project
Posted on Mar 19, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Washington State Lawmakers Oppose Bradwood Landing Project
Three Washington state legislators have joined U.S. Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash.) in opposing NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. “[T]he security and safety problems identified in the Coast Guard’s preliminary report, effects on shipping and recreation, eminent domain issues, and environmental risks outweigh any potential economic...
Downeast LNG Solicits Letters of Support
Posted on Mar 19, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Downeast LNG Solicits Letters of Support
According to The Bangor Daily News, the executive director of the St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce sent an email to members informing them that Downeast LNG is seeking letters of support and petition signatures from members who generally endorse the development of an LNG terminal in eastern Maine. The publication reports that the correspondence will be forwarded to FERC and...
Columbia River Pilots Say LNG Transit Can Be Safe
Posted on Mar 19, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Columbia River Pilots Say LNG Transit Can Be Safe
In an article published by The Daily News (Longview, Wash.), Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Robert Johnson shares his first-hand experience aboard an LNG vessel as it transited through Boston Harbor to the Distrigas LNG terminal. According to the publication, the excursion in October was part of an effort undertaken by Johnson and two other pilots to research navigation tools and...