Quoddy Bay Hearing Scheduled Tonight
Posted on Apr 6, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay Hearing Scheduled Tonight
Interested parties have been invited to discuss the local impact of the proposed Quoddy Bay LNG project at tonight’s FERC-sponsored public hearing in Perry, Maine. Yesterday evening, FERC held a similar meeting on the reservation of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Details are in yesterday’s Bangor Daily News. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Legal Proceeding May Impact Bahamas’ Decision on AES’ Ocean Express Project
Posted on Apr 6, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Legal Proceeding May Impact Bahamas’ Decision on AES’ Ocean Express Project
A Bahamian government official says that AES’ Ocean Express LNG terminal proposed for Ocean Cay will face additional scrutiny in light of the company’s legal troubles with the government of the Dominican Republic. Bahamasb2b reports that the Dominican government filed suit against AES in federal court in Virginia, alleging that AES is responsible for dumping industrial...
Cabrillo Port Open House Scheduled Tomorrow
Posted on Apr 6, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cabrillo Port Open House Scheduled Tomorrow
BHP Billiton will host an open house tomorrow on its proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. According to the company’s news release, the event will take place at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. “This is a great opportunity for parents and families to stop by and learn more about the Cabrillo Port project, pick up some information and talk with us...
Weaver’s Cove Alleges Fall River Not Cooperating on ERP
Posted on Apr 5, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Alleges Fall River Not Cooperating on ERP
In a March 30 letter from Weaver’s Cove to Fall River’s Mayor Edward Lambert, Weaver’s Cove alleges that Fall River is refusing to participate in the emergency response planning (ERP) process mandated by FERC’s recent approval of the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. The letter, which FERC released today, states that Weaver’s Cove has attempted on multiple...
U.S LNG Imports Decrease in First Quarter of 2006
Posted on Apr 5, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on U.S LNG Imports Decrease in First Quarter of 2006
World Gas Intelligence today reports that U.S. LNG shipments have decreased by one-third compared to this time last year. The article attributes the decrease in imported volumes to an unseasonably warm winter, cargo diversions resulting from heavy demand in Asia and Europe, and difficulties at liquefaction facilities abroad. [Subscription...