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27 April 2004

President Bush Advocates Federal Authority over Siting of LNG Terminals — Intelligence Press

President Bush unveiled several new proposals Wednesday aimed at increasing the supply of domestic energy, including a proposal spelling out unambiguous authority for federal regulators over the siting of liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals. It was the president's second speech on energy in a week, signaling the White House's concern over escalating energy prices and their potential impact on the economy. (Paid subscription required.)

New Jersey Democrats Seek to Permanently Ban Drilling Off Much of East Coast — Intelligence Press

Three New Jersey Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would place a permanent ban on drilling off the Jersey Shore and all of the North and Mid-Atlantic states from Maine to Virginia. (Paid subscription required.)

Gazprom Signs Deal to Export LNG to North America — MosNews.com, Moscow, Russia

U.S. company Sempra Energy said on Monday, April 25, that it has signed a non-binding agreement with Russia’s natural gas monopoly Gazprom to import and market Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in North America. (Apr 26)

Sempra Energy Unit Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Gazprom — Sempra Energy

Sempra LNG, a unit of Sempra Global, is developing three LNG receipt terminals in North America: Energía Costa Azul terminal in Baja California, Mexico (under construction); Cameron LNG terminal near Lake Charles, Louisiana, (fully permitted); Port Arthur LNG, near Port Arthur, Texas, (in the permitting process at FERC). (Apr 25)

Maritimes Receives Expansion Interest Mainly for LNG Supply — Intelligence Press

Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline (Maritimes) said it received expressions of interest from potential shippers during a recent open season for about 1.5 Bcf/d of additional firm transportation capacity that would be used to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) from proposed terminals in Canada and possibly additional offshore natural gas production to markets in Canada and the United States. (Paid subscription required; Apr 26)

Fire Department cites concerns about LNG plan — Providence Journal, Providence, RI

KeySpan has said that it is not legally required to meet current safety standards, but is making some improved safety measures. Providence Fire Chief David Costa disagrees with the adequacy of KeySpan's measures, stating, "Years of research shows that the facility is not suited to be used as an import terminal, and the FERC should not permit the requested expansion unless and until the facility is brought up to current Federal Safety Standards." (Apr 26)

No LNG subsidies [Opinion] — Press Telegram, Long Beach, California

Taxpayers subsidize the goods movement industry enough already. In general, the public and their lawmakers should demand that the industry pay more of its own cost of doing business. And if the Long Beach port does decide to support an LNG terminal, it must ensure that the true costs are paid by the business itself, not shifted to taxpayers (Apr 25)

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24 April 2004

In their hands — Providence Journal, Providence, RI

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the agency charged with evaluating proposals to build or expand onshore liquefied natural gas facilities, has approved six such projects over the past two years -- four new terminals and two expansions of existing ones.

All were approved by a unanimous vote of the commissioners, according to a FERC spokeswoman. The commissioners have not rejected any proposal before them to build or expand an LNG facility, she said.

The LNG power grab (Editorial) — Press-Telegram, Long Beach, California

The House's rationale, that natural gas is a matter of interstate commerce, and therefore a federal issue, doesn't hold up. The LNG at the proposed Long Beach terminal would be used only within California. (Apr 23)

'We're Not Going to Blow the Place Up' — Niagra This Week, Pelham/Welland, Ontario

"He tried his hand at sales and credibility tonight and failed miserably," said Paul Szagatti of Citizens for Ethical Land Use, and local resident. "These people don't know Port Colborne. They don't care about Port Colborne. They would be excited about any city who would support their scheme." (Apr 22)

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21 April 2004

$760 Million Devoted to Fossil Energy Programs in FY 2006 — US Department of Energy

OIL & NATURAL GAS TECHNOLOGY: A FY '04 & FY '05 Program Assessment Rating (PART) of these programs rated them "Ineffective," based primarily on failure to demonstrate clear results of the research efforts. (Feb 7)

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19 April 2004

Tribe's LNG plan still may have life — Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME

"They can't do anything now unless it is in front of the council and then it's open to public scrutiny," Vera Francis said.

[Saint John, NB] Lobster Fishermen Want Some Answers — CBC Radio, Information Morning

David Thompson attended a meeting to discuss compensation for lost lobster grounds because of the LNG terminal but came away dispirited and empty handed. (RealAudio sound file; URL valid on day of posting)

In Depth: House Energy Bill Unveiled — Long Beach Report, Long Beach, California

The 2005 Feb 15 Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources hearing on the future of LNG and related safety & siting issues. (Feb 20 / Apr 6)

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18 April 2004

Tribe votes to allow agreement with Quoddy Bay LLC to expire — Save Passamaquoddy Bay

Governor Francis to conduct all future business in an open manner (Apr 14)

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8 April 2004

[Roosevelt-] Campobello panel against LNG plan — Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME

"It is clear from analyzing the various safety reports available from both U.S. federal sources and private independent institutions that the heat alone from any fire or explosion involving an LNG tanker in transit to or from the proposed terminal would immediately render to ashes much of the shoreline vegetation and structures on northern and western Campobello Island, the island's most populated areas, including the park's shoreline buildings and the historic Roosevelt cottage," they said.

FERC's Wood Questions Energy Bill Language On LNG Authority — RigZone.com

[Nebraska's US Representative Lee] Terry's measure would place jurisdiction for the siting of LNG import terminals with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, ending existing jurisdictional conflicts. It also would: make FERC the lead agency for carrying out environmental reviews of LNG projects; clarify the role of states in the siting, construction, expansion or operation of LNG import terminals; set a deadline of one year for review of LNG terminal applications; allow FERC to set a schedule for completion of all federal and state administrative proceedings related to an LNG project; and codify a FERC ruling exempting LNG terminals from the agency's open-access requirements.

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7 April 2004

About 200 people gathered on the front steps of the Saint John city hall Thursday to demand the provincial government debate the tax deal for the planned liquefied natural gas terminal.

Members of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners and the City Council sat quietly and listened to three hours of testimony and debate. (Apr 7–13)

In its coverage of a citywide forum about a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in the Port of Long Beach, the Long Beach Press-Telegram described the packed City Council chambers as being dominated by supporters of the project. (Apr 6)

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6 April 2004

LNG tax break doesn't qualify: Weir — CBC Radio Saint John, New Brunswick

You can't stand in front of the Supreme Court of Canada and say this isn't longshoring – and then go to the province and say, 'guess what? It is,' because the Supreme Court has said it isn't."

Saint John Property Tax Deal Not Kosher — CBC Radio Saint John, NB, Information Morning

Elizabeth Weir, New Brunswick's Leader of the NDP, talks about the property tax deal she thinks the province is giving to the Irvings at the cost of the tax payer. (Windows MediaPlayer or RealPlayer Sound File, 4 KB)

LNG terminals bad economics for Rhode Island, [Rhode Island Attorney] Lynch says — Newsday.com

In an interview with the AP this week, Lynch laid out his argument against expanding LNG in Providence and in Fall River, Mass., saying the facilities would badly hurt Rhode Island's economy and impact the daily lives of nearly everyone in the state.

New LNG terminal begins operating — BizNewOrleans.com

Excelerate Energy announced that the world's first offshore liquefied natural gas receiving facility and the first new LNG regasification facility in North America in over 20 years has begun operations.

Proposed LNG Site in Long Beach Takes Huge Blow as Many Activists Come Together to Speak Out at City Council Meeting — PR Newswire

All the other side could muster were paid union members. Not one local resident showed up to support the project on its merits.

Expert reveals LNG fears — Mississippi Press

The majority of the tribe had voted on Aug. 17, 2004, to allow the terminal after a meeting that [Vera] Francis said was hastily called and did not address the concerns of many members. "We thought we were going to a meeting to discuss LNG and they said we were going to vote," [David] Bridges said. "There were a lot of questions that we had that weren't answered," Bridges said. "All they (the developers) kept saying, 'It's non-toxic, safe, and not explosive.'" (Apr 5)

House Republicans draft energy bill — Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington

The provision "tramples states' rights on behalf of the gas industry," complained Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., who said he would try to get the measure stripped from the energy bill. It "directly undermines the ability of state and local officials to play their proper role in ensuring that any new LNG facility is not sited in an area where it could pose a danger to the surrounding community," said Markey. (Apr 5)

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2005 April 5

With rejection of latest LNG suitor, proponents examine Maine options — Press Herald, Portland, ME

"If both Canadian projects go forward then I think the need for the region has been satisfied for the near future," said Beth Nagusky, director of Energy, Independence and Security for the state of Maine. (Apr 3)

LI energy answer comes with risks: Plan for terminal in Sound fuels debate over dangers of liquefied natural gas — Newsday.com

There have been at least 15 significant spills or leaks at terminals since 1965, including two explosive and deadly fires, in Maryland in 1979 and Algeria in 2004, according to a recent report from the Institute for Energy, Law & Enterprise at the University of Houston Law Center. (Apr 3)

Tribe, developer regroup after LNG upset — Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME

A bigger problem, Smith suggested, is whether the measure failed because of information made widely available by Save Passamaquoddy Bay, the primary opposition group to any local LNG development by Quoddy Bay LLC, Smith's Passamaquoddy-specific development company. (Apr 2)

Inquiry into Sempra LNG project launched — Union Tribune, San Diego, California

"There hasn't been transparency from the beginning to the end," said Guillermo Aldrete Hass, the leader of the California legislature's foreign affairs committee. "We want to know the economic and environmental impacts – both negative and positive." (Apr 2)

Bill said to undercut local LNG control — Boston.com

''This provision directly undermines the ability of state and local officials to play their proper role in ensuring that any new LNG facility is not sited in an area where it could pose a danger to the surrounding community," said US Representative Markey. (Apr 2)

Offshore LNG Terminals Worry U.S. Gulf Anglers — Reuters.com

Open loop terminals take in seawater to warm LNG from 260 degrees below Fahrenheit until it returns to gaseous state, then return the water to the Gulf. "The temperature changes 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, which is very shocking (to sea life)," Rester said. (Apr 1)

LNG issue far more than just tankers [Opinion] — Press Herald, Portland, ME

Unless we pull our heads out of the sand and learn to use less gas, we can count on the future bringing more of what we've seen in the past: vast blackouts, fertilizer plant shut-downs, and higher prices - for everything, not just gas. Either that, or we float bombs up and down the Maine coast. (Apr 1)

LNG tax deal still has public steamed — Telegraph-Journal, New Brunswick

What was supposed to be a town hall-style meeting to discuss the plight of crumbling roads and a lack of recreation facilities in this rural Saint John community became a three-hour shouting match berating city councillors for approving a $500,000 tax deal [rather than $3 - 5 million] for the proposed Irving Oil LNG terminal. (Apr 1)

Codey [NJ Acting Gov. Richard Codey] defies Delaware on LNG — NJ.com

The dispute between the two states hinges on a centuries-old border quirk. The Diamond State's original charter, signed by William Penn, gives it dominion over the river until just north of the proposed site of the LNG plant. The U.S. Supreme Court has in the past upheld the boundaries, despite a 1905 compact signed between the two giving New Jersey water-use rights. (Apr 1)

City seeks role in federal lawsuit on slated LNG plant — Providence Journal, Providence, RI

Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch has taken the lead in rallying Rhode Island's 17 shoreline cities and towns, trying to get them to weigh in on the issue. Lynch has argued that an LNG facility could damage plans to revitalize the waterfronts in Providence and East Providence, could create traffic tie-ups when LNG tankers pass and could overwhelm emergency services in the event of a disaster. (Apr 1)

An insider speaks out — Energy Bulletin

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