Center New York Director testified before the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Maritime Administration in support of the Liberty Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Project. The project will import natural gas into the United States and will provide diversity in energy delivery. This gas is needed in lower New York and Long Island.
One hearing was held at the Hilton New York JFK Airport Hotel in Jamaica, New York. Approximately 150 union members attended the hearing and expressed their support for the project.
Dan Durett at the January 7, 2015 Hearing
Center New York Director Dan Durett also made a statement at the hearing. Dan provided the Center's local perspective on the project.
Norris McDonald at January 8, 2015 Hearing
Norris McDonald at January 8, 2015 Hearing
The other hearing was held at the Sheraton Eaton Hotel in Eatontown, New Jersey. Center for Environment, Commerce & Energy President Norris McDonald testified before the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Maritime Administration. Approximately 100 union members attended the hearing and expressed their support for the project.
Full Written Statement
Norris McDonald at January 7, 2015 Hearing
Port Ambrose is a deepwater port consisting of a submerged buoy system for natural gas deliveries that will be located in federal waters approximately 19 miles from the New York shore. Each delivery is expected to provide an average of 400 million cubic feet of natural gas per day – enough to meet the energy needs of 1.5 million homes. The majority of these deliveries will occur during the peak demand periods of winter and summer.
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