New Developments in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Developments in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
The Daily Astorian reports on several developments related to NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal on the Columbia River, including NorthernStar’s answer it filed with FERC on July 25 in response to safety and environmental protests previously lodged with the Commission. Separately, the paper also reports that local and state emergency personnel...
Mexico Discusses Supply for Manzanillo
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Mexico Discusses Supply for Manzanillo
Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission will evaluate various economic factors when deciding on supply for the Manzanillo LNG terminal; however, Energy Secretary Fernando Canales said Mexico would favor Peru over Bolivia when evaluating South American suppliers because of Peru’s expanding pipeline network and the country’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean....
Massachusetts Governor Calls Weaver’s Cove LNG Terminal “Ill-Advised”
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Governor Calls Weaver’s Cove LNG Terminal “Ill-Advised”
Gov. Mitt Romney acknowledged that Massachusetts needs additional LNG supply, but called the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal planned for Fall River “ill-advised.” The Governor’s comments were offered in response to a reporter’s question about a bill that would restrict the passage of LNG tankers under bridges and near significant populations. Read more in the...
Kelliher: Storage Facilities May Reach Capacity by August; Additional Storage Infrastructure Needed
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Storage | Comments Off on Kelliher: Storage Facilities May Reach Capacity by August; Additional Storage Infrastructure Needed
Gas storage facilities may reach maximum capacity by late August, two months earlier than expected, if imports of LNG continue to rise during the summer months, FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher said yesterday at the Platts Energy Podium in Washington, D.C. Kelliher encouraged the construction of additional natural gas storage infrastructure as a means of mitigating the impacts of early...
Freeport-McMoRan Prepared to Discuss Revenue Sharing With Blanco
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Freeport-McMoRan Prepared to Discuss Revenue Sharing With Blanco
Freeport-McMoRan may comply with Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s demand to receive a portion of the revenue generated from the operation of its Main Pass LNG terminal proposed for offshore Louisiana, according to William Collier, the company’s spokesperson. “We’re prepared to pay reasonable fees provided by the [Deepwater Port] act, but we haven’t had...