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Scientists: LNG Carbon Emissions Could Exceed Emissions from Advanced Coal PlantsPosted: August 24, 2007 

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BHP Billiton Eager to Collaborate With Gov. Schwarzenegger Following Re-Election Posted: November 10, 2006  

Following this week's re-election of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger over a challenger who vowed to veto BHP Billiton's Cabrillo Port LNG proposal, BHP Billiton spokesperson Kathi Hann says that her company "look[s] forward to working with the governor" to advance the project. Schwarzenegger has said he will reserve judgment on any LNG terminal proposed for California until the regulatory review process is complete. The Age has further details.

Op-ed: California Does Not Need LNG Posted: November 10, 2006  

Syndicated columnist Thomas D. Elias argues against the importation of LNG in California, citing governmental reports that indicate an increase in domestic natural gas supply. He also says that LNG will be more expensive than gas delivered to California via pipeline from Texas, Oklahoma, the Rocky Mountains and Canada. The Union carries his column.

West Coast Might Emerge as "Swing Market" With One or Two LNG Terminals    Posted: November 9, 2006    
    
Out of more than a dozen LNG terminals proposed for the West Coast, only one or two terminals are likely to be developed, according to Hans Saeby, the president of Macquarie Cook Energy. Speaking at the Interchange Energy's LDC Forum in Los Angeles, Saeby also said the West Coast is at risk of becoming a "swing market" as other markets compete for supply. Platts LNG Daily has the story. 

Analysts Say Lack of LNG Supply May Derail Some U.S. Terminal Proposals
Posted: November 6, 2006
 
Platts LNG Daily reports that increasing global demand for gas, a lack of committed supply sources, and high upstream costs of new liquefaction facilities may prevent some of the currently-proposed U.S. LNG terminals from coming online, according to several LNG industry analysts. [Subscription required]

This information is off the Port of Long Beach web site (Thinking Green and having a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the port are two different thing)

Among other alternative fuel efforts, the Port of Long Beach: Will conduct at least one pilot project to evaluate the feasibility of using gaseous fuels (liquefied natural gas - LNG, or liquefied petroleum gas - LPG) in heavy-duty terminal equipment such as Yard tractors and mobile cranes. These alternative fuels may Produce fewer emissions than diesel. Is negotiating with an operator to open a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the Port to provide customers throughout the Region with the alternative fuel.