Maryland LNG Task Force to Recommend Siting LNG Terminal At Least 2.5 Miles From Homes
Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maryland LNG Task Force to Recommend Siting LNG Terminal At Least 2.5 Miles From Homes
Maryland’s state-appointed LNG task force last week concluded its review of AES’ Sparrows Point LNG terminal proposal. The Baltimore Sun reports that the task force will recommend to the governor and state legislators that the terminal be located at least 2.5 miles away from residences, citing safety...
Judge Dismisses Two Lawsuits Related to Quoddy Bay LNG Project
Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Judge Dismisses Two Lawsuits Related to Quoddy Bay LNG Project
The Bangor Daily News reports that on Thursday a federal judge dismissed two lawsuits brought against the Bureau of Indian Affairs by residents of the Pleasant Point Reservation where Quoddy Bay LLC has proposed building an LNG terminal. According to U.S. District Judge John Woodcock, the plaintiffs have not suffered any recognizable harm by the Bureau’s decision to approve a...
FERC Issues Environmental Assessment for Expansion of Cameron LNG Terminal
Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues Environmental Assessment for Expansion of Cameron LNG Terminal
On Friday, FERC issued the Environmental Assessment for the proposed expansion of the Cameron LNG terminal currently under construction in Cameron Parish, La. The expansion would increase capacity by up to 1.15 Bcf/d, add additional processing capabilities to the terminal, and allow simultaneous berthing and unloading of two LNG ships. Comments are due to FERC by Dec. 20. Details are...
FERC Denies Rehearing Request in Crown Landing Proceeding
Posted on Nov 20, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Denies Rehearing Request in Crown Landing Proceeding
FERC has denied a request by Delaware officials to reevaluate its decision to approve BP’s proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal in Logan Township, N.J. Delaware and the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control claimed that the agency ignored critical issues when approving the terminal. The order, which was issued on Friday, may be found in the FERC...
Newer Liquefaction Trains May Cater to U.S. Gas Composition Specifications
Posted on Nov 17, 2006 in Gas Composition, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Newer Liquefaction Trains May Cater to U.S. Gas Composition Specifications
According to energy consultant James Jensen, newer liquefaction trains are likely to produce LNG that meets U.S. gas quality standards, a contrast to existing supplies that largely cater to Asian markets capable of accepting hotter gas. Natural Gas Intelligence’s Daily Gas Price Index notes that the U.S. is developing gas quality standards to enhance its position in the...