Fourth LNG Terminal Proposed for Maine
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fourth LNG Terminal Proposed for Maine
The Bangor Daily News reports that Tidewalker Associates proposes to build a tidal power plant augmented by a 0.5 Bcf/d LNG terminal. Project developer Normand Laberge has identified a site in Little Machias Bay, Maine, adjacent to the Navy communications facility where he works. The Navy facility is one possible customer for the electricity to be generated by the project; the...
FERC Establishes LNG Compliance Branch
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on FERC Establishes LNG Compliance Branch
FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher yesterday announced the creation of the Liquefied Natural Gas Compliance Branch, a new division within the Commission established to oversee safety inspections and general oversight of currently operational U.S. LNG import and peak-shaving facilities. According to the news release, the staff of the Compliance Branch and the existing Engineering Branch...
Esperanza Energy to Adopt TORP Regasification Technology
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Esperanza Energy to Adopt TORP Regasification Technology
Esperanza Energy has announced that it will incorporate TORP Technology’s HiLoad LNG regasification technology into the design of its LNG facility proposed offshore Southern California to minimize potential environmental impacts and eliminate the need for permanent infrastructure. TORP’s technology operates as a floating offshore riser that docks directly onto the LNG vessel,...
Educational Meeting Planned for Offshore Massachusetts LNG Projects
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Educational Meeting Planned for Offshore Massachusetts LNG Projects
An informational session designed to educate local residents on two LNG terminals proposed offshore Massachusetts will take place Monday in Nahant, Mass. Safer Waters In Massachusetts, the environmental organization that is hosting the event, has expressed concern that Tractebel’s Neptune LNG proposal and Excelerate Energy’s Northeast Gateway plan may endanger fisheries and...
Demand Reduction May Lead to Mexican Gas Exports to U.S.
Posted on May 3, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Demand Reduction May Lead to Mexican Gas Exports to U.S.
A combination of factors such as increased domestic natural gas production, anticipated LNG imports, and a significant decline in consumer demand could produce an excess supply of natural gas in Mexico. Such over-supply could lead to a situation where Mexico becomes an exporter of gas to the United States in the next two years. World Gas Intelligence today reports that Mexico has...