FERC Solicits Input Regarding Golden Pass Pipeline Modifications
Posted on Aug 17, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Solicits Input Regarding Golden Pass Pipeline Modifications
Platts LNG Daily reports that FERC is soliciting feedback on an environmental assessment addressing proposed modifications to pipeline facilities linked to the Golden Pass LNG terminal in Port Arthur, Texas. Comments must be submitted to FERC Docket No. CP04-400-001 by September 14. [Subscription...
Excelerate Energy Cargos May Remain on Board Vessels Long-Term
Posted on Aug 17, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Excelerate Energy Cargos May Remain on Board Vessels Long-Term
Excelerate Energy has begun to employ an unconventional strategy in order to capitalize on seasonal LNG market trends. As an alternative to rushing LNG shipments to specific destinations to minimize transport costs resulting from boil-off, cargoes may remain on board vessels for potentially six months or longer to take advantage of more favorable gas prices in peak months. Details of...
Bradwood Landing Denies Attempt to Sidestep State and Local Review Processes
Posted on Aug 17, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bradwood Landing Denies Attempt to Sidestep State and Local Review Processes
The Daily Astorian reports that Gary Coppedge, senior vice president for the Bradwood Landing proposal, responded to allegations that project developer NorthernStar is trying to evade state and local permit processes. “We’re trying to say, ‘Whether we go through FERC or the county, we don’t care. Tell us who has the final authority,'” Coppedge said....
Bahamas Activist Calls for LNG Referendum
Posted on Aug 17, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bahamas Activist Calls for LNG Referendum
Sam Duncombe, the director of the local environmentalist group reEarth, has called for a referendum to afford Bahamians the opportunity to express their views on AES’ proposed LNG terminal. She expressed concern that political support for LNG development in the country may not reflect public sentiment. The Nassau Guardian has the...
Qatar May Cause ExxonMobil to Modify Approach to LNG
Posted on Aug 16, 2006 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Qatar May Cause ExxonMobil to Modify Approach to LNG
World Gas Intelligence takes a closer look at the contrast between Qatar Petroleum’s desire for more flexibility with regard to LNG and ExxonMobil’s more conservative methodology. Despite ExxonMobil’s historically more structured approach in the petroleum markets, however, an industry analyst notes that “the network [for Qatari LNG] being created has the...