Alaskan Power Utility Opposes Renewal of LNG Export License for Kenai LNG Liquefaction Plant
Posted on Jul 8, 2008 in Liquefaction | Comments Off on Alaskan Power Utility Opposes Renewal of LNG Export License for Kenai LNG Liquefaction Plant
KTUU News reports that Chugach Electric, a local utility in Alaska, is opposing the extension of Marathon Oil’s and ConocoPhillips’ license to export LNG from their liquefaction facility in Kenai,...
AES Corp. Remains Committed to LNG Project Proposed for the Bahamas
Posted on Jul 8, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on AES Corp. Remains Committed to LNG Project Proposed for the Bahamas
The Bahama Journal offers an update on the Ocean Cay LNG import project proposed for the Bahamas by AES Corp.
Waterborne Energy Predicts U.S. LNG Imports to Total 420 Bcf for 2008
Posted on Jul 7, 2008 in Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Waterborne Energy Predicts U.S. LNG Imports to Total 420 Bcf for 2008
Energy consulting firm Waterborne Energy, Inc., released its 2008 U.S. LNG import forecast last Friday, predicting that the United States will import 420 Bcf of LNG in 2008. Waterborne President Steve Johnson noted that high global demand for LNG has affected the U.S. market, saying that “product we expected [in the United States] is now being sold to the highest bidders in...
U.S. Coast Guard Issues Waterway Suitability Report for Jordan Cove LNG Project
Posted on Jul 7, 2008 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Issues Waterway Suitability Report for Jordan Cove LNG Project
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued its Waterway Suitability Report for the Jordan Cove LNG proposal. According to the Coos Bay World (Ore.), the report’s author, Capt. F.G. Myer, concludes that “Coos Bay is not currently suitable, but could be made suitable for the type and frequency of LNG marine traffic associated with this proposed project.” The World also notes that...
Oregon Secretary of State to Lead Public Forum on LNG Issues this Week
Posted on Jul 7, 2008 in State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Secretary of State to Lead Public Forum on LNG Issues this Week
Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury (D) will lead a public forum in Corvallis, Ore., entitled “Liquefied Natural Gas: Oregon at a Crossroads” Tuesday evening. The Albany Democrat Herald (Ore.) provides further...