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National Public Radio News Stories on Liquefied Natural Gas
Environmental Groups Fight Plan for LNG Terminal
by Nancy Cohen
Morning Edition, January 29, 2007 · Imports are one way to meet increased demand for natural gas in the U.S. How to store it presents a challenge. A plan to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in the middle of Long Island Sound proves divisive. Nancy Cohen of member station WNPR reports.
Louisiana Parishes Fight over LNG Plant Profits
by Jeff Brady
Morning Edition, April 3, 2006 · In Southwest Louisiana, Hurricane Rita destroyed a lot of towns. Officials say money earned from a liquefied natural gas plant that's being built will go a long way toward rebuilding some communities. The facility will contribute millions of dollars a year to local coffers. But there's a battle over who will get that money.
New England LNG Terminal Raises Concerns
by Christopher Joyce
Morning Edition, June 29, 2005 · Concerns about environmental and transportation safety are brewing over a proposed liquified natural gas terminal in Providence, R.I. It would supply New England.
Louisiana Parish Embraces LNG Terminals
Morning Edition, April 20, 2005 · From California to Alabama, coastal residents around the country are fighting proposals to put liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals near their communities because of safety concerns. But Cameron Parish, La., is welcoming the controversial LNG terminals -- and the jobs they bring -- with open arms.
LNG Terminals in the U.S.
Morning Edition, April 20, 2005 · From California to Alabama, coastal residents around the country are fighting proposals to put liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals near their communities because of safety concerns. But Cameron Parish, La., is welcoming the controversial LNG terminals -- and the jobs they bring -- with open arms.
Maine Tribe Offers Home for Natural Gas Depot
Plan for LNG Facility on Pristine Reservation Sparks Controversy
All Things Considered, August 16, 2004 · The drive to bring more natural gas into U.S. markets has touched off fights in coastal communities. Now, the impoverished Passamaquoddy tribe of eastern Maine is offering up a quarter of its tiny reservation, on a pristine part of the coast, for a $300 million liquefied natural gas facility.
Long Beach Residents Fight Gas Terminal Proposal
Morning Edition, May 18, 2004 · Energy companies want to import natural gas through a proposed terminal in Long Beach, Calif. The plan would ease energy prices and supply limits. But community fears that the terminal would become an easy target for terrorists may halt the proposal. Rachael Myrow of member station KPCC reports.
Energy Companies Focus on Liquid Natural Gas
by Scott Horsley
Morning Edition, October 13, 2003 · The cost of natural gas for heating homes this winter will be about 9 percent above average, the Energy Department predicts. North America's next big source of natural gas may be liquid natural gas, imported from overseas. Right now "LNG" accounts for just 1 percent of the gas burned in the United States. But energy companies are investing heavily in the process. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.
Gas Tankers
All Things Considered, October 29, 2001 · Boston's mayor says the threat of terrorist attack makes it too dangerous to allow a tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas to enter Boston Harbor. But a federal judge says he'll allow the tanker to come into port tonight. Jason Beaubien of member station WBUR reports.
