NMFS Seeking Additional Information Regarding Jordan Cove LNG Proposal
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Seeking Additional Information Regarding Jordan Cove LNG Proposal
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has requested additional information regarding the potential effects of the Jordan Cove LNG import project on aquatic species in the region. Specifically, NMFS requests that FERC revise its Biological Assessment of the project to respond to 29 specific questions regarding possible impacts on endangered species and critical habitat. Find the...
New Brunswick Premier Discusses Downeast LNG DEIS
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on New Brunswick Premier Discusses Downeast LNG DEIS
Speaking with the Canadian Press yesterday, New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham reiterated a number of the critical issues raised by a report prepared by his administration in response to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) issued by FERC staff for the Downeast LNG...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
European Commission’s Joint Research Centre Releases LNG Report (Press Statement) OMV Has Moved Some Staff Out of Iran Due to Tumult Following Presidential Election (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required] UK Gas Turns Down, LNG Cargoes Head to Europe (Reuters) South Korea Courts Poland on Nuclear, LNG Projects...
County Board to Address Bradwood Landing LNG Issues
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Board to Address Bradwood Landing LNG Issues
The Daily Astorian reports that the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to address two issues relating to the Bradwood Landing LNG project today at 10 am. Specifically, after its previous rulings were rejected by the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals, the County Board will reconsider whether the dredging proposed for the project harms a salmon habitat and whether the...
New Brunswick, Other Parties Respond to Downeast LNG DEIS
Posted on Jul 7, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Federal Regulation | Comments Off on New Brunswick, Other Parties Respond to Downeast LNG DEIS
In a letter to FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham addressed concerns of his Province on the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) issued by FERC Staff on the proposed Downeast LNG terminal and associated vessel traffic. Noting that “the impacts on New Brunswick span a wide range of issues and … many cannot be mitigated under any...