Local Residents Oppose Proposed Calypso LNG Deepwater Port
Posted on Aug 12, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents Oppose Proposed Calypso LNG Deepwater Port
The Sun-Sentinel (Fla.) reports that several local residents expressed their opposition to the Calypso LNG deepwater port project proposed by SUEZ at a public meeting yesterday.
LNG Opponent Seeks Review of Natural Hazards Risks Facing Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Project
Posted on Aug 12, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Opponent Seeks Review of Natural Hazards Risks Facing Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Project
An opponent of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal has appealed part of a state Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) ruling in favor of the terminal developers. Specifically, the suit requests that the risks of an earthquake or tsunami to the proposed terminal be re-examined. Read more in the Register-Guard...
Informational Meetings Planned Regarding Sparrows Point Natural Gas Pipeline
Posted on Aug 12, 2008 in Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Informational Meetings Planned Regarding Sparrows Point Natural Gas Pipeline
The Baltimore Sun examines the issues surrounding the proposed natural gas pipeline associated with the Sparrows Point LNG project. According to the Sun, FERC officials will attend an informational meeting this evening and offer several tours of the proposed pipeline route later this...
Cheniere Secures Additional Financing
Posted on Aug 12, 2008 in Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Cheniere Secures Additional Financing
LNG terminal developer Cheniere Energy announced yesterday that it had secured $250 million of additional financing to cover its existing obligations. The Houston Chronicle provides additional...
Canaport LNG May Reconsider Applying for No-Fly Zone
Posted on Aug 12, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Canaport LNG May Reconsider Applying for No-Fly Zone
The Telegraph-Journal (New Brunswick, Canada) reports that Canaport LNG is considering whether to apply for a no-fly zone surrounding its site. According to a Canaport LNG spokesperson, the company has “not made the decision whether or not we will make application” for the air traffic security zone. Citing operational security concerns, an official with the New Brunswick...