FERC Addresses Request for Rehearing and Clarification in Kenai LNG Proceeding
Posted on May 21, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction | Comments Off on FERC Addresses Request for Rehearing and Clarification in Kenai LNG Proceeding
This morning FERC issued an Order on Rehearing and Clarifying Prior Order in the Kenai LNG proceeding. In the order, FERC states that the existing Kenai LNG liquefaction terminal is not expected to conform to the current standards for construction and operation, but any future modifications or expansions will be held to the standards in effect at such time. In addition, FERC clarifies...
Bradwood Landing LNG Developer Responds to Comments of NMFS
Posted on May 21, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Bradwood Landing LNG Developer Responds to Comments of NMFS
In comments filed with FERC, NorthernStar Energy LLC, the company developing the Bradwood Landing LNG import project, states that it disagrees with the National Marine Fisheries Service’s position that the Bradwood Landing project is not ripe to begin the Endangered Species Act Section 7 formal consultation process. NorthernStar’s filing is available in the FERC eLibrary...
Industry Analyst: Shale Gas Plays Could Affect LNG Deliveries to Canaport Facility
Posted on May 20, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Industry Analyst: Shale Gas Plays Could Affect LNG Deliveries to Canaport Facility
Barbara Shook with the Energy Intelligence Group told CBC News that increased shale gas plays could result in less LNG cargos being delivered to the Canaport LNG regasification facility than...
Freeport LNG Begins Installing Liquefication System
Posted on May 20, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Begins Installing Liquefication System
The Facts (Quintana, Texas) reports that Freeport LNG has commenced installation of its FERC-approved liquefication system. A Freeport LNG official said earlier this week that he expects construction to be complete within 75...
FERC Seeks Input from Federal Agencies on Environmental Impacts of Downeast LNG Project
Posted on May 20, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Seeks Input from Federal Agencies on Environmental Impacts of Downeast LNG Project
Yesterday FERC issued three requests for consultation regarding the potential environmental impacts of the Downeast LNG import project. FERC is seeking guidance from two offices in the National Marine Fisheries Service, as well as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. FERC’s requests are available in the eLibrary under Docket No....