Op-eds: Port of Astoria Commissioners Out of Touch
Posted on Jan 8, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-eds: Port of Astoria Commissioners Out of Touch
The Daily Astorian published two letters from Astoria, Ore., residents criticizing the approval of the transfer of Calpine Corp.’s lease for a proposed LNG terminal to Leucadia subsidiary, LNG Development Co. by the Port of Astoria Commission. The letters criticize the Commission’s inadequate review of the project and its failure to consider the economics of the...
Op-ed: Jordan Cove Project Endangers Public
Posted on Jan 8, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Jordan Cove Project Endangers Public
A Coos Bay, Ore., resident has expressed opposition to the location of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal and its associated pipeline, citing public safety and land use concerns. The Register-Guard carries the...
Mexico’s CFE Extends Deadline for Manzanillo Bids
Posted on Jan 8, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Mexico’s CFE Extends Deadline for Manzanillo Bids
Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has extended the deadlines for the submission of bids for the supply, reception, storage and regasification components of the Manzanillo LNG terminal due to an increase in questions from energy companies. Business News Americas has further...
Former Calpine Official Eager to Begin FERC Review Process for Skipanon Project
Posted on Jan 8, 2007 in Financing, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Former Calpine Official Eager to Begin FERC Review Process for Skipanon Project
Former Calpine Corp. liquefied natural gas project developer Peter Hansen, the incoming CEO of the Leucadia subsidiary developing Skipanon LNG, has expressed optimism that the proposed project will soon enter FERC’s pre-filing process following the purchase of a land lease that will be used to build the terminal. “Now we can focus on permitting instead of focusing on the...
Main Pass Energy Hub Receives Approval from MARAD
Posted on Jan 5, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Main Pass Energy Hub Receives Approval from MARAD
The Maritime Administration has approved Freeport-McMoRan’s Main Pass Energy Hub LNG terminal proposal for development off Louisiana’s coast. The facility will have the ability to deliver 3.1 Bcf/day of gas and store 28 Bcf. Freeport-McMoRan’s initial proposal was vetoed by Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco because of its potential adverse environmental impacts. The...