Editorial: LNG Terminal Regulatory Process Flawed
Posted on Sep 19, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: LNG Terminal Regulatory Process Flawed
An editorial in yesterday’s Daily Astorian argues that the process by which LNG regasification terminals receive federal, state, and local regulatory approval is flawed because it creates a “horse race” among terminal developers, and does not focus on siting terminals in the most appropriate place. The piece goes on to argue that other regions have embraced LNG...
Construction on Maple LNG Project Expected to Commence in Spring 2008
Posted on Sep 19, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Construction on Maple LNG Project Expected to Commence in Spring 2008
Officials with Maple LNG announced yesterday that construction on the regasification terminal is scheduled to commence in the Spring of 2008 after all necessary permits are secured. Negotiations with LNG suppliers are expected to begin in January 2008. Kevin Dunn, president of Maple LNG partner Keltic Petrochemicals, said, “[t]he LNG supply will certainly be there when the plant...
Asia is Destination of Choice for LNG Cargos As U.S. Imports Decline
Posted on Sep 19, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Asia is Destination of Choice for LNG Cargos As U.S. Imports Decline
World Gas Intelligence reports that following a trend of strong LNG imports to the United States for the first eight months of 2007, cargos are now being diverted to Asian markets, particularly Japan. WGI further notes that Elba Island LNG and Suez’s Everett regasification terminal are processing baseload volumes and Cove Point LNG, Lake Charles LNG, and Excelerate’s Gulf...
Port Dolphin LNG to Pursue Alternate Pipeline Route
Posted on Sep 18, 2007 in Environmental, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Port Dolphin LNG to Pursue Alternate Pipeline Route
The Bradenton Herald (Fla.) reports that Port Dolphin Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Hoegh LNG AS, will alter the route of the gas pipeline from its proposed offshore LNG terminal to avoid disturbing an aquatic preserve. The project development manager for Port Dolphin LNG said that the new route will pass 400–500 feet north of the...
MARAD Announces Notice of Intent to Prepare EIS for Clearwater Port LNG Terminal
Posted on Sep 18, 2007 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on MARAD Announces Notice of Intent to Prepare EIS for Clearwater Port LNG Terminal
MARAD announced in today’s Federal Register that it intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Clearwater Port LNG terminal proposed for offshore California. MARAD also announced that two public scoping meetings will be held on October 3 and 4, and public comments on the project are due on October 18,...