Prometheus Energy Begins Production at Landfill Gas Conversion Plant
Posted on Jan 22, 2007 in Liquefaction | Comments Off on Prometheus Energy Begins Production at Landfill Gas Conversion Plant
ShareCast reports that Prometheus Energy earlier this month started producing LNG from natural gas emanating from the Bowerman Landfill in California. The plant produced LNG at a rate of 1,000 gallons per day on January 20. Production yields are expected to increase as current and future phases of the project are completed. The LNG will be used to operate public transportation...
FERC Approves Proposed Cameron LNG Terminal Expansion
Posted on Jan 22, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Storage | Comments Off on FERC Approves Proposed Cameron LNG Terminal Expansion
In an order issued on January 18, FERC approved the proposed expansion of Sempra’s Cameron LNG terminal. The proposal calls for an increase in regasification capacity from 1.5 Bcf/d to 2.65 Bcf/d, as well as the construction of a fourth 160,000 m3 storage tank. FERC also authorized the potential use of alternative technology to process gas capable of meeting uniform pipeline...
Editorial: Broadwater Project Is Flawed
Posted on Jan 22, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Broadwater Project Is Flawed
The Stamford Advocate says that the environmental and safety concerns raised by Broadwater Energy’s proposal to build an LNG terminal in Long Island Sound are “well-founded.” The publication supports a “determined and coordinated effort” to oppose the project. [This article is no longer available...
Connecticut LNG Task Force to Discuss Response to Broadwater DEIS
Posted on Jan 22, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut LNG Task Force to Discuss Response to Broadwater DEIS
The Hartford Courant reports that the co-chairs of Connecticut’s state-appointed Long Island Sound LNG Task Force will convene a press conference tomorrow to provide an update on the task force’s response to the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Chemical Industry Representative Says Main Pass Project Can Help Alleviate Natural Gas Shortfall
Posted on Jan 22, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Chemical Industry Representative Says Main Pass Project Can Help Alleviate Natural Gas Shortfall
The New Orleans City Business reports on the U.S. chemical industry’s demand for natural gas. According to Dan Borne, president of the Louisiana Chemical Association, Freeport-McMoRan’s Main Pass Energy Hub, which was approved by the Maritime Administration earlier this month, can help meet demand while decreasing natural gas prices. “The U.S. chemical industry...