Local LNG Opposition Group Hosts Presentation on Potential LNG Risks
Posted on Mar 3, 2008 in Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local LNG Opposition Group Hosts Presentation on Potential LNG Risks
The Fall River Herald News reports that a local LNG opposition group, the Coalition for Responsible Siting of LNG Facilities, hosted policy analyst Dr. John C.K. Daly on Saturday. According to the Herald News, Dr. Daly told meeting attendees that “no ship can be 100 percent secure,” and noted that potential risks during LNG vessel transit include terrorism, mechanical...
Editorial: Coast Guard’s Report Unlikely the Last Word on Sparrows Point LNG Proposal
Posted on Mar 3, 2008 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Editorial: Coast Guard’s Report Unlikely the Last Word on Sparrows Point LNG Proposal
The Baltimore Sun carries an editorial today predicting that debate will continue over the proposed LNG terminal at Sparrows Point, Md., despite the release of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Waterway Suitability...
Cost Estimates Raised for Lake Charles Terminal Upgrades
Posted on Mar 3, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Cost Estimates Raised for Lake Charles Terminal Upgrades
Southern Union announced Friday that its upgrades to the Trunkline LNG terminal in Lake Charles, La., would cost an estimated $365 million, up from previous estimates of $250 million. Southern Union also noted that construction activities have begun and that the upgraded facilities would begin operations next year. Platts LNG Daily provides additional details [subscription...
ALNG Shuts Down Train 1 for Maintenance
Posted on Mar 3, 2008 in Liquefaction | Comments Off on ALNG Shuts Down Train 1 for Maintenance
Atlantic LNG announced last week that it shut down its Train 1 liquefaction unit for maintenance. A company spokesperson told Platts LNG Daily that ALNG expected the shutdown to last approximately one week and that the unscheduled maintenance would not affect overall LNG output. [Subscription...