Oregon Senator Answers Constituents’ Questions on LNG
Posted on Jan 8, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Senator Answers Constituents’ Questions on LNG
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Seaside, Ore., U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) answered questions from constituents on a broad range of topics, including LNG projects proposed for the region. According to the Daily Astorian, Sen. Wyden expressed concern with the federal regulatory review process and stated that he planned to host a meeting in Oregon for FERC Commissioner...
NATS: Warm Weather in the Midwest and East Slows Sendout from LNG Terminals
Posted on Jan 8, 2008 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NATS: Warm Weather in the Midwest and East Slows Sendout from LNG Terminals
In comments released yesterday, NATS cites warmer-than-normal weather in the midwest and eastern parts of the United States as one reason for slowing LNG imports to North America. According to NATS, Trunkline LNG remains idle as North American natural gas prices continue to be considerably lower than Asian and European price levels. [Subscription...
Connecticut Attorney General Says Alternative LNG Proposal Obviates Need for Broadwater
Posted on Jan 8, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Attorney General Says Alternative LNG Proposal Obviates Need for Broadwater
In comments filed with the New York State Office of General Services Division of Land Utilization, Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal asked that the Broadwater LNG proposal be scrapped, claiming that New York state law basically requires Broadwater to be rejected in favor of BlueOcean Energy, which he views as a safer alternative. Blumenthal cited the greater...
New York Governor to Face Broadwater Question in Politically Heated Environment
Posted on Jan 7, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New York Governor to Face Broadwater Question in Politically Heated Environment
Newsday reports that following a politically tumultuous first year as governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer (D) may be less likely to support the Broadwater LNG proposal. The paper indicates that, in the face of widespread public opposition to the project, Gov. Spitzer may be less inclined to side with the project’s developer when Broadwater goes before state regulators. Federal...
New LNG Projects Remain Possible in Alaska as State Eliminates All Pipeline Proposals but One
Posted on Jan 7, 2008 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Pipelines, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New LNG Projects Remain Possible in Alaska as State Eliminates All Pipeline Proposals but One
Late last week Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (R) announced that only one of the five applications submitted to transport North Slope natural gas to markets in southern Alaska met all the requirements of the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act. Gov. Palin said that the public comment period for the remaining gas pipeline proposal, submitted by TransCanada, would open on January 5, 2008. The...