Gov. Paterson’s “Long Island To-Do” List Includes Broadwater Proposal
Posted on Mar 17, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Gov. Paterson’s “Long Island To-Do” List Includes Broadwater Proposal
In an editorial, Newsday offers incoming New York Governor David Paterson (D) a “Long Island To-Do” list that includes making a decision on the Broadwater Energy LNG proposal. The editorial notes that Paterson chaired then-Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s (D) energy task force, and that some Broadwater opponents believe Paterson will side with...
Editorial: Connecticut LNG Task Force Ignores Region’s Growing Demand for Natural Gas
Posted on Mar 17, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Connecticut LNG Task Force Ignores Region’s Growing Demand for Natural Gas
The Republican-American (Conn.) offers an editorial criticizing a state-sanctioned task force charged with examining the Broadwater Energy LNG terminal proposal for opposing the project. The editorial argues that the project is needed to meet the growing energy demands of the U.S....
Editorial Supports Conn. Governor’s Opposition to Broadwater LNG Plan
Posted on Mar 17, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Supports Conn. Governor’s Opposition to Broadwater LNG Plan
An editorial published late last week by The Day (Conn.) offers support for Conn. Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s (R) opposition to the Broadwater Energy LNG regasification terminal proposed for Long Island Sound. The editorial refutes a statement by Broadwater’s regional project director, John Hritcko, Jr., which characterized the Governor’s opposition as “vitriolic and...
Officials Look to Straighten Road to Proposed Bradwood Landing LNG Site
Posted on Mar 14, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Officials Look to Straighten Road to Proposed Bradwood Landing LNG Site
The Daily Astorian reported yesterday that Clatsop County, Ore., officials are considering taking steps to straighten the road leading to the proposed site of the Bradwood Landing LNG facility, which currently may not be suitable for emergency response vehicles. A variance to be considered by the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners currently states a preference for a larger radius...
Conn. Attorney General “Very Hopeful” Incoming N.Y. Governor Will Oppose Broadwater LNG Proposal
Posted on Mar 14, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Conn. Attorney General “Very Hopeful” Incoming N.Y. Governor Will Oppose Broadwater LNG Proposal
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal told Newsday that he is “very hopeful” that a recent report critical of the Broadwater Energy LNG import terminal will persuade incoming New York Governor David Paterson (D) to oppose the project. Paterson said yesterday that he may seek additional time to study the...