Congressman: New York City Residents “Not Ignored” as Safe Harbor LNG Proposal Progresses
Posted on Mar 12, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Congressman: New York City Residents “Not Ignored” as Safe Harbor LNG Proposal Progresses
The Queens Courier (New York, N.Y.) reports that Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) promised to ensure “that New York City residents are not ignored in [the Safe Harbor LNG permitting]...
Bid to Designate Part of Taunton River “Wild and Scenic” Fails to Pass U.S. House
Posted on Mar 12, 2009 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Bid to Designate Part of Taunton River “Wild and Scenic” Fails to Pass U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 282-144 on the Omnibus Public Land Management Act, falling just short of the two-thirds required to pass the bill under expedited procedures. According to Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), the bill, which would designate portions of the Taunton River as “wild and scenic” and possibly affect the Weaver’s Cove LNG import project, will...
Analyst: U.S. Shale Gas Development Could Be Slowed by LNG Imports
Posted on Mar 12, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Analyst: U.S. Shale Gas Development Could Be Slowed by LNG Imports
Scott Thetford, vice president of Pace Global Energy Services, LLC, told attendees at the Pipeline Opportunities Conference that importing LNG to the United States will be economical at an average gas price as low as $3.50/Mcf, whereas shale gas requires an average gas price of at least $6.50/Mcf to be economical. Platts LNG Daily offers additional coverage. [Subscription...
Maine Governor Reiterates Support for LNG Projects
Posted on Mar 11, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maine Governor Reiterates Support for LNG Projects
During yesterday’s address to a joint session of Maine’s state legislature, Gov. John Baldacci (D) focused on economic development and reiterated his support for the LNG projects planned for the state. Specifically, Gov. Baldacci noted that “LNG has an important role to play as Maine transitions from oil to renewables and the proposed terminals in Washington County...
Construction Vehicles Servicing Freeport LNG Project May Have Damaged Bridge
Posted on Mar 11, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Construction Vehicles Servicing Freeport LNG Project May Have Damaged Bridge
A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Transportation suggested yesterday that construction trucks servicing the Freeport LNG import terminal may have contributed to the formation of 6- and 8-inch gaps in the only bridge to Quintana Island. The Facts (Brazoria County, Texas) provides further...