Eversheds Sutherland LNG Law Blog
content top

FERC Approves Pre-Filing Process For Sparrows Point LNG Project

FERC has issued an order initiating the NEPA pre-filing review for AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG project near Baltimore. “We believe that beginning the Commission’s review prior to our receipt of your application will greatly improve the chances of identifying specific project issues and addressing them in a timely manner,” said J. Mark Robinson, the Director...

Environmental Group Criticizes Weaver’s Cove Project at Annual Meeting

Fall River Mayor Edward M. Lambert Jr. and Save the Bay yesterday expressed their commitment to fight against the Weaver’s Cove LNG plan at the environmental activist group’s 36th annual meeting and brunch. “This project should not happen,” Lambert said. “I’m very appreciative of Save the Bay’s support in this.” Former CIA director R....

Colombia May Provide LNG to the U.S.

At a conference March 30, the general director of the Colombian national oil agency said that natural gas fields located offshore Colombia may spur the construction of a two-train liquefaction plant that could supply LNG to the U.S. Details are in Friday’s Platts LNG Daily. [Subscription...

Cheniere Solicits Interest for Remaining Sabine Pass LNG Capacity

Cheniere Energy has announced that it is soliciting offers for the remaining 500 MMcf/d of regasification capacity at its Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana. Potential capacity holders have until May 15 to express their interest. Chevron and France’s Total each have reserved 1 Bcf/d at the facility, which is currently under construction and expected to come online in 2008. In...

Next Entries »