Bill Would Create Temporary Commission to Examine Broadwater Project
Posted on Jun 4, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bill Would Create Temporary Commission to Examine Broadwater Project
Three New York state legislators have introduced S5894 , a bill that would create a temporary state commission to investigate the fiscal impact of the Broadwater LNG terminal on surrounding communities, including projected additional costs to those communities for law enforcement and emergency responders. Broadwater’s senior vice president responded to the bill in a statement,...
Price Effects of Cypress Pipeline Unclear
Posted on Jun 1, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Pipelines | Comments Off on Price Effects of Cypress Pipeline Unclear
El Paso’s Cypress Pipeline, which connects the Elba Island LNG terminal to the Florida market, began operations on May 1, but its effect on Florida gas prices remains unclear. Platts LNG Daily reports that market analysts predict that its likely effect will be minimal. [Subscription...
LNG Terminals May Spur M&N Pipeline Expansion
Posted on Jun 1, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Pipelines | Comments Off on LNG Terminals May Spur M&N Pipeline Expansion
Platts LNG Daily reports that the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline will launch an open season next week to gauge interest in a proposed expansion of its system to capture an expected increase in LNG imports after one or more terminals are constructed along the U.S. and Canadian Atlantic coasts. The open season will begin June 8 and end August...
Journalists Tour Canaport Terminal Site; Construction on Schedule
Posted on Jun 1, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Journalists Tour Canaport Terminal Site; Construction on Schedule
Representatives from Canaport LNG led journalists on a tour of the LNG terminal construction site. Jorge Ciaciarelli, Canaport LNG’s general manager, reported that the ground portion of the project is 30% ahead of schedule and the offshore portion is on schedule, despite challenging weather conditions. Another Canaport official confirmed that construction is scheduled to be...
Canadian NEB Approves Emera Brunswick Pipeline
Posted on Jun 1, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Markets and Competition, Pipelines | Comments Off on Canadian NEB Approves Emera Brunswick Pipeline
Finding that “the benefits associated with the Brunswick Pipeline bringing an additional and stable supply of gas into Maritime Canada are significant, real and numerous,” Canada’s National Energy Board approved the Emera Brunswick pipeline proposal designed to transport gas from the Canaport LNG terminal under construction near Saint John, New Brunswick. The...