Cabrillo Port Fails California Coastal Commission Review
Posted on Apr 13, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cabrillo Port Fails California Coastal Commission Review
In a unanimous vote, the California Coastal Commission yesterday found that the Cabrillo Port LNG proposal failed to meet coastal protection standards. The Commission’s decision cited air pollution as well as the potential harm to marine mammals, ocean views, and birds. The Los Angeles Times reports that on Wednesday BHP Billiton requested cancellation of the hearing, but a U.S....
Long Island Association Offers Conditional Support for Broadwater
Posted on Apr 12, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Island Association Offers Conditional Support for Broadwater
Citing a “need for Long Island to diversify and improve its access to new supplies of natural gas,” the Long Island Association (LIA), issued a press statement yesterday offering its conditional support for the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal. LIA’s conditions include selling gas at a discount to the Long Island Power Authority and establishing several funds to...
Emera Brunswick Pipeline Receives Environmental Approval
Posted on Apr 12, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Pipelines, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Emera Brunswick Pipeline Receives Environmental Approval
The proposed Emera Brunswick Pipeline, which would transport gas from the Canaport LNG terminal under construction near Saint John, New Brunswick, to the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, has received environmental approval from Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB). In its report, the NEB conditions its approval on acceptance of recommendations, including development of a...
Challenges Facing LNG Projects in California
Posted on Apr 12, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Challenges Facing LNG Projects in California
Today’s Sacramento Bee analyzes the unique obstacles faced by LNG projects in California, using Cabrillo Port as an example. The article considers LNG’s usefulness in meeting California’s energy needs and reports on the potential safety and environmental impacts of LNG terminals. [Free registration...
U.S. EIA: LNG Imports, Spot Gas Estimate Rise
Posted on Apr 11, 2007 in Markets and Competition | Comments Off on U.S. EIA: LNG Imports, Spot Gas Estimate Rise
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that LNG imports for the past quarter were 47% above last year’s first-quarter volumes; this increase was due in part to a colder-than-average first quarter. The EIA forecasts that Henry Hub spot gas prices for the year will average $7.83/Mcf, a 25-cent increase from its previous estimate and an 89-cent increase over last...