LNG

Governor Lauds Decision

June 3, 2008, Juneau, Alaska – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin today lauded the decision by the U.S. Energy Department to approve the application of Marathon Oil Corporation and ConocoPhillips for an extension of the Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plant export license. The two companies filed for the extension in January 2007.

“In these times of economic uncertainty, this is great news for the state and its residents,” Governor Palin said. “This extension will secure a future for the LNG operation and is another step toward ensuring energy supplies and energy security for Alaska.”    » read more »

LNG Options Still Available -- May 22, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Irwin and Department of Revenue Commissioner Patrick Galvin today released the AGIA Findings and Determination of the natural gas pipeline project as proposed by TransCanada Alaska Company, LLC and Foothills Pipelines Ltd. (TC Alaska) to the State of Alaska.

The commissioners’ conclusion and analysis of the natural gas pipeline project proposed by TC Alaska is that it merits issuance of the AGIA license because it maximizes the benefits to Alaskans.    » read more »

Oregon Department of Energy reports there is a need for natural gas but LNG not the answer to meet that need

May 9, 2008 -- (Salem) – Today Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski received a report from the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) that concludes that while Oregon will need increased supplies of natural gas to meet the state’s energy needs, the proposed natural gas pipelines from the Rocky Mountains will be able to meet that increased demand.

The report also concludes that the proposed pipelines in the Rocky Mountains are more likely to provide less expensive natural gas and produce significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions than the three LNG facilities proposed in Oregon.    » read more »

Governor Opposes Broadwater, Outlines Steps to Meet Growing Energy Demand Cites Several Environmental and Safety Concerns with Broadwater

April 10, 2008 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today outlined the initial steps his administration will take to meet the growing demand for energy on Long Island and the New York City metropolitan region.

LNG dome: Photo by ariwriter (CC)    » read more »

April 10, 2008 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today issued the following statement after the New York Department of State denied a coastal consistency permit for the Broadwater liquefied natural gas platform proposed for Long Island Sound:

“‘We did it!’

LNG tanker at night: Photo by chablis2008 (CC)

“Those are the words I used when we won the fight to save our sub base, and I have to tell you – it feels great to use them again today.

“We did it! We did it! We did it!

“Of course, we had a little help from our friends in New York.    » read more »

April 9, 2008 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced she strongly supports federal legislation co-sponsored by Connecticut U.S. Sens. Christopher Dodd and Joe Lieberman that would strip the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of its authority to site liquefied natural gas terminals and return that power to the states.

LNG burner: Photo by John Bullas (CC)    » read more »

April 7, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today cosponsored legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) to repeal sections of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which gave greater authority to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve new locations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. The Wyden bill would restore local control over this important issue.

“For the past seven years, the Bush Administration has advocated energy policies that prioritize corporate interests over the public interest,” Senator Obama said. “I am proud to join Senator Wyden to ensure that local residents have a greater say in LNG terminal siting decisions.

Source: Senator Barack Obama