Calhoun LNG Makes Progress
Posted on Feb 15, 2006 in Financing, Gas Composition, Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Calhoun LNG Makes Progress
World Gas Intelligence reports that the proposed Calhoun LNG terminal is financially able to push forward, and that Haddington Energy Partners is expected to provide financing in the future. Further, Calhoun president Chris Hilgert says Calhoun may sign MOUs with liquefaction projects in Nigeria and North Africa after final investment decisions are made later this year. In addition to...
BHP Billiton Advances Cabrillo Port Regulatory Process
Posted on Feb 15, 2006 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on BHP Billiton Advances Cabrillo Port Regulatory Process
In response to routine requests from the Coast Guard and the California State Lands Commission for supplemental data and technical information, BHP Billiton yesterday announced that it has provided updates to these agencies for inclusion in a revised Environmental Impact Report for its Cabrillo Port LNG proposal. The original EIR issued in October 2004. The California State Lands...
Pennsylvania To Invest $3.7 Million in Alternative Fuels
Posted on Feb 14, 2006 in Environmental, Financing, LNGLawBlog, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Pennsylvania To Invest $3.7 Million in Alternative Fuels
According to a press release from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the State will invest $3.7 million in incentives for the development of alternative fuels, including LNG. According to Governor Ed Rendell such “strategic investments will help us realize greater independence from imported oil, enhance our energy security at home and stabilize prices for...
Op-ed: Politicians Should Not Thwart Energy Initiatives
Posted on Feb 14, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Politicians Should Not Thwart Energy Initiatives
A Standard-Times reader says politicians should support energy development projects, such as the Weaver’s Cove LNG proposal, to reduce prices and increase supply.
Lambert Says Weaver’s Cove Should Undergo New Process
Posted on Feb 14, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Lambert Says Weaver’s Cove Should Undergo New Process
Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr. says Hess LNG’s decision to use smaller vessels is a significant change that requires a new state approval process. “This vastly different and even more inappropriate plan should require the company to file a notice of project change with the state’s Executive Office of Environmental Affairs,” Lambert said in a letter to Lt. Gov....