Federal Regulators to Begin Review of Safe Harbor Energy LNG Proposal
Posted on Aug 20, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Federal Regulators to Begin Review of Safe Harbor Energy LNG Proposal
The U.S. Coast Guard and MARAD announced that Atlantic Sea Island Group’s application to construct the Safe Harbor Energy import project is complete and that the regulators will begin to review the proposal. Newsday reports that some environmentalists consider Safe Harbor Energy a realistic alternative to the Broadwater LNG project proposed for Long Island...
Canadian NEB Announces “Rolled-In Toll Methodology” for Gros Cacouna LNG Project
Posted on Aug 20, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Pipelines | Comments Off on Canadian NEB Announces “Rolled-In Toll Methodology” for Gros Cacouna LNG Project
The Edmonton Journal reports that Canada’s National Energy Board has decided to support a “rolled-in toll methodology” for an expansion of the Gros Cacouna LNG import terminal and pipeline infrastructure, requiring local utilities to contribute to the cost of the expansion. The Board reached the decision by determining that Gros Cacouna qualified as a receipt point,...
California Energy Commission Predicts Modest Growth for LNG in North America Over Next Decade
Posted on Aug 20, 2007 in Markets and Competition, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Energy Commission Predicts Modest Growth for LNG in North America Over Next Decade
Citing market, supply, and construction considerations, a report commissioned by the California Energy Commission concludes that global LNG trade is likely to keep expanding at a strong pace, but predicts that in a low-growth scenario imports to North America would slow down. Platts LNG Daily offers further coverage. [Subscription...
Quoddy Bay Files Response to FERC Request for Further Information
Posted on Aug 17, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay Files Response to FERC Request for Further Information
In response to a request by FERC, Quoddy Bay LNG yesterday submitted information regarding waterway suitability for vessels transiting Head Harbour Passage. Most of Quoddy Bay’s responses are designated as “Critical Energy Infrastructure Information,” and therefore not available to the public. According to a project manager, however, the company could not supply...
FERC Issues DEIS on Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal
Posted on Aug 17, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on FERC Issues DEIS on Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal
FERC today released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Bradwood Landing LNG regasification terminal proposed by NorthernStar Natural Gas. FERC Staff concluded that although the terminal and associated pipeline infrastructure “has the potential for limited significant environmental impacts,” the mitigation measures proposed by NorthernStar, along with...