EIA Expects United States to Import 460 Bcf of LNG in 2009
Posted on Sep 10, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on EIA Expects United States to Import 460 Bcf of LNG in 2009
In its Short-Term Energy Outlook released yesterday, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted that U.S. imports of LNG would total 460 Bcf in 2009 and 660 Bcf in 2010. EIA noted that it revised downward its previous prediction for 2009 due to global LNG market conditions and relatively high world oil...
Jamaica Remains Interested in LNG Import Project
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Jamaica Remains Interested in LNG Import Project
The Jamaica Gleaner reports that Jamaica remains interested in LNG imports and that a number of companies have expressed interest in developing an LNG import project in the country.
EPA Formally Requests Cooperating Agency Status in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on EPA Formally Requests Cooperating Agency Status in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Yesterday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally requested status as a cooperating agency in FERC’s review of the Weaver’s Cove LNG import project. Find EPA’s request in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Coast Guard Announces Temporary Security Zone Around Cameron LNG
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Coast Guard Announces Temporary Security Zone Around Cameron LNG
The U.S. Coast Guard announced in today’s Federal Register that it has established a temporary security zone in the Calcasieu River around the Cameron LNG import terminal. This security zone is effective until November 30,...
Rhode Island Attorney General Speaks to Georgia Audience About Opposition to KeySpan LNG Project
Posted on Sep 8, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island Attorney General Speaks to Georgia Audience About Opposition to KeySpan LNG Project
Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch and a former staff member in his office spoke to an audience in Savannah, Ga., about their efforts and strategies to oppose KeySpan Energy Corp.’s proposal to import LNG to a regasification facility in Providence. The Savannah Morning News reports that the event was hosted by a group opposed to the expansion of the Elba Island LNG...