Opponents Protest Weaver’s Cove Project at Rally
Posted on Apr 25, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents Protest Weaver’s Cove Project at Rally
Several Massachusetts politicians yesterday joined a crowd of about 150 people outside the proposed site for the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal to demonstrate against the project, which critics say could endanger nearby residents. “This is not because we don’t understand the need for energy; we understand the need, but we have to respect the desires of people locally who...
Kelliher Comments on Gas Composition and LNG Regional Siting Policy
Posted on Apr 25, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Kelliher Comments on Gas Composition and LNG Regional Siting Policy
FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher today commented on current natural gas industry issues, including gas composition issues and arguments for regional LNG terminal siting. Speaking at the monthly Natural Gas Roundtable in Washington, Kelliher stated that a rulemaking setting national standards for gas quality and interchangeability “presupposes a national problem,” which...
Forum Attendees Express Concern Over Sparrows Point Project
Posted on Apr 25, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Forum Attendees Express Concern Over Sparrows Point Project
Residents who attended an informational session last night in Dundalk, Md. questioned the impact of AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG facility on the region. Among participants’ concerns were the potential effect the project may have on air quality, marine life and public safety. The forum is one of several “open house” events required by FERC’s...
ConocoPhillips Holds Vendor Fair
Posted on Apr 25, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on ConocoPhillips Holds Vendor Fair
As part of its pledge to give Alabama residents priority employment consideration, ConocoPhillips hosted a vendor fair to gauge contractors’ interest in the construction of the company’s proposed offshore Compass Port LNG facility. Approximately 50 area businesses attended the fair. “The purpose of this event is for them to get to know us and the project, and for us...
Sempra Launches Open Season for Energia Costa Azul LNG Facility
Posted on Apr 24, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Sempra Launches Open Season for Energia Costa Azul LNG Facility
Sempra Energy has initiated an open season to determine the level of interest in obtaining expansion capacity at the Energía Costa Azul LNG facility in Mexico, according to Sempra LNG president Darcel Hulse. Construction on the first phase of the terminal is 30% complete, with a start-up date projected for 2008. A plan to expand send-out capacity from 1 Bcf/d to 2.5 Bcf/d hinges on the...