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A computer rendering of what the Port Ambrose liquefied natural gas terminal would look like.

The company that wants to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal in the Atlantic Ocean 19 miles southeast of Jones Beach, Liberty Natural Gas, LLC, says the terminal would provide the greater New York City region with a new source of “competitively priced” natural gas. But New York State’s Energy Planning Board doesn’t see much of a future for liquefied natural gas, or LNG, imports in the United States. In fact, they are already waning, according to the board’s recently published 2014 Draft New York State Energy Plan. more

By Brian Racow | 2/12/14

It's just a shame . . .

When you decide what to write in a column, there are many subjects that you could cover. There’s only one problem. more

11/21/13

Stopping global warming — and the sea — or else

In an apocalyptic vision portending worldwide coastal flooding presented by National Geographic in its September issue, Long Island disappears under the Atlantic Ocean. more

9/19/13

A rendering of Port Meridian, a liquid natural gas terminal that a West Face Capital Inc. subsidiary plans to build in the East Irish Sea. Another West Face subsidiary, Liberty Natural Gas, LLC, is seeking approval to build a similar LNG terminal off the South Shore named Port Ambrose. Environmental groups fear that Port Ambrose could be used for LNG exports to Port Meridian.

What's Port Ambrose really all about?

In November 2004, Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. filed a notice of intent to build a liquefied natural gas import facility at the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, and the application began winding through Oregon and federal agencies that had to approve it before building could begin, a process that continues today. more

By Brian Racow | 9/5/13

A computer rendering of what Port Ambrose would look like.

Liquid natural gas hearing turns heated

A private company controlled by a multi-billion-dollar Canadian hedge fund is seeking approval to build a liquefied natural gas station in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles southeast of Jones Beach. If built, a pipeline extending from the station would have to hook up to an existing pipeline 2.2 miles south of Atlantic Beach. more

By Brian Racow | 7/16/13

Hundreds of residents voiced their opposition to a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal at a public hearing at the Allegria Hotel on Tuesday.

LNG meeting turns heated

A private company controlled by a multi-billion-dollar Canadian hedge fund is seeking approval to build a liquefied natural gas station in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles southeast of Jones … more

By Brian Racow | 7/10/13

Where, oh where, is Long Island's wind farm?

I ran for 45 minutes over the seashell-coated paths and up and down the steep hills of Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick last Saturday, and I didn’t meet a soul, which was surprising and strange, even a little eerie. more

2/7/13

Taking stock of all that Sandy stole

I hate the smell of Hurricane Sandy. It’s the smell of decay. more

11/23/12

Missing in action: the great climate debate

I have to hand it to the coal industry. more

10/24/12

New Jersey-based Liberty Natural Gas LLC withdrew its application for a license to construct a natural gas offloading system roughly 19 miles south of Long Beach.

LNG plan scrapped — for now

A plan to build a liquefied natural gas terminal off the coast of Long Beach has been scrapped, amid an outcry by numerous environmental groups and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who criticized the … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/24/12