Decreasing Gas Prices Unlikely to Harm U.S. LNG Development
Posted on Sep 15, 2006 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Decreasing Gas Prices Unlikely to Harm U.S. LNG Development
According to London-based analyst Mostefa Ouki, the strategic objectives of LNG-producing countries will have a stronger impact on the long-term development of the U.S. LNG industry than any short-term fluctuations in U.S. natural gas prices. Ouki commented on the necessary balance between U.S. gas prices that may be too low to make importing LNG economical and sustained high gas...
Appliance and Equipment Manufacturers Continue to Seek National Standards on Gas Quality and Interchangeability
Posted on Sep 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition | Comments Off on Appliance and Equipment Manufacturers Continue to Seek National Standards on Gas Quality and Interchangeability
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) have recently sent a letter to FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher, expressing disappointment with FERC’s June 15 Policy Statement on gas quality and interchangeability. Urging FERC to impose national standards through a rulemaking process, the associations disagree with...
“Significant Progress” Made on Crown Landing Vessel Transit Management Plan
Posted on Sep 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on “Significant Progress” Made on Crown Landing Vessel Transit Management Plan
In a letter submitted to FERC on September 14, BP’s Crown Landing LLC provided an update regarding the development of a Vessel Transit Management Plan (TMP) for its proposed LNG terminal on the Delaware River. According to the letter, “significant progress” has been made by the TMP Development Committee, which was established by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port...
U.S. Consumption Spurs Development of Canadian LNG Terminals
Posted on Sep 14, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Consumption Spurs Development of Canadian LNG Terminals
According to The Hour, U.S. demand for natural gas, trade obligations, insufficient output capacity at U.S. terminals, and a lack of public awareness about LNG safety have all contributed to LNG project development in Canada. However, the article notes that the proposed LNG import capacity will far exceed Canada’s gas demand. Jacques Levasseur, president of an environmental...
New Coalition Formed to Fight West Coast LNG Development
Posted on Sep 14, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Coalition Formed to Fight West Coast LNG Development
RiverVision Renewable Energy Resources of Astoria has merged with the Columbia River Keeper of Hood River to create the Columbia River Clean Energy Coalition, a regional organization dedicated to opposing proposed LNG terminals on the West Coast. The Daily Astorian provides additional...