Environmental Group Says “No Clear Reason” to Authorize Importation of Hot Gas
Posted on Dec 28, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Pipelines | Comments Off on Environmental Group Says “No Clear Reason” to Authorize Importation of Hot Gas
The Border Power Plant Working Group has questioned the need for the proposed North Baja Pipeline Expansion project, which would transport natural gas to markets in the Southwest from LNG import terminals in Baja California, Mexico. “There is no clear reason why it is in the benefit of the U.S. to authorize the importation of expensive ‘hot’ gas” when other...
Editorial: Romney’s Decision was Right for New England
Posted on Dec 28, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Romney’s Decision was Right for New England
The Boston Herald supports Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s decision to approve two LNG terminals off Gloucester, writing, “offshore [terminals] surely seems the way to go to address New England’s bottomless thirst for energy.” However, the paper adds that other proposed LNG projects should still be evaluated, noting the two approved terminals may not meet the...
Connecticut LNG Task Force Member Requests Meeting with FERC
Posted on Dec 28, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut LNG Task Force Member Requests Meeting with FERC
The New Haven Register reports that Connecticut State Sen. Leonard A. Fasano (R-North Haven) has requested a meeting with FERC officials to discuss Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. Fasano, who is the head of Connecticut’s state-commissioned LNG task force, also told reporters that FERC has not responded to the task force’s Dec. 7 request...
Brazoria Pipeline Files for Eminent Domain Against Landowners
Posted on Dec 28, 2006 in Litigation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Brazoria Pipeline Files for Eminent Domain Against Landowners
Brazoria Interconnector Gas Pipeline LLC, a subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, has filed lawsuits against several Brazoria County, Texas, landowners who refuse to allow the company’s proposed natural gas pipeline to run through their properties. The pipeline would transport supply from the Freeport LNG terminal, which is currently under construction. Read more in The...
FERC Amends Golden Pass Pipeline Authorization
Posted on Dec 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines | Comments Off on FERC Amends Golden Pass Pipeline Authorization
FERC last week approved changes to Golden Pass Pipeline LP’s pipeline associated with the Golden Pass LNG terminal. “In order to meet an anticipated increase in downstream demand and to provide additional flexibility,” Golden Pass will increase the diameter of a segment of its pipeline extending from the AEP Texoma interconnection to an interconnection with...