Oregon Governor Says LNG A “Bridge” to Energy Independence
Posted on Jan 30, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Governor Says LNG A “Bridge” to Energy Independence
The Daily Astorian reports that Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski (D) noted at a Monday meeting that he views LNG as “a bridge” from old energy technology to cleaner, renewable sources. He also commented on the nation’s need to achieve energy independence through publicly acceptable sources. LNG terminals have been proposed for Bradwood and Coos Bay,...
New Environmental Coalition Opposes LNG in Quebec
Posted on Jan 30, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on New Environmental Coalition Opposes LNG in Quebec
A new campaign to stop construction of the Rabaska LNG terminal near Quebec City was launched yesterday, reports the Globe and Mail, by a coalition of “every major environmental group in the province.” The coalition has asked the Quebec Energy Board to review Quebec’s need for additional natural gas...
House Subcommittee Chairman Calls for New LNG Safety Law
Posted on Jan 30, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on House Subcommittee Chairman Calls for New LNG Safety Law
The Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), told a maritime security conference yesterday that a GAO report on LNG terminal security highlighted the need for new uniform safety measures. According to Marine Log, Cummings introduced legislation that would prohibit approval of any LNG terminal anywhere in the country until...
Fourth Circuit to Test Constitutionality of Coastal Zone Management Plan
Posted on Jan 30, 2008 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fourth Circuit to Test Constitutionality of Coastal Zone Management Plan
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear arguments today on whether Baltimore County exceeded its powers under the Coastal Zone Management Act when it effectively prohibited the siting of LNG facilities, including the proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal, last February. While a federal district court judge ruled in favor of the county in June, the Fourth...
Three Expected to Bid for Manzanillo LNG Terminal
Posted on Jan 29, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Financing, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Three Expected to Bid for Manzanillo LNG Terminal
According to a Mexican official, three companies – Union Fenosa, Mitsui, and Mitsubishi – are expected to submit bids by Feb. 7 to build an LNG terminal in Manzanillo. The terminal is expected to come online in 2012. Dow Jones [carried via Energy Central Professional (subscription required)] has...