European LNG Headlines
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Technology | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Gate LNG Terminal May Play Role in Carbon Capture Project (Reuters)
County Commissioners, Port Dolphin LNG Agree to Pipeline Route Compromise
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 in Environmental, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Commissioners, Port Dolphin LNG Agree to Pipeline Route Compromise
The Bradenton Herald reports that the commissioners for Manatee County have agreed in principle to a compromise regarding the route of the pipeline associated with the proposed Port Dolphin LNG deepwater port. Under the terms of the agreement, the county would be permitted to remove sand for beach renourishment from the route before the pipeline is constructed. For its part, Port...
Towns Request Reconsideration of Coast Guard’s LOR in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Towns Request Reconsideration of Coast Guard’s LOR in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Similar to other requests, the towns of Bristol and Tiverton, Rhode Island, have jointly requested reconsideration of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Letter of Recommendation for the Weaver’s Cove LNG import project. The request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
NOAA Issues Incidental Harassment Authorization to Northeast Gateway LNG Deepwater Port
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NOAA Issues Incidental Harassment Authorization to Northeast Gateway LNG Deepwater Port
Today’s Federal Register announces that NOAA has issued an incidental harassment authorization to Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge LLC that permits the taking of marine mammals incidental to the operations of its LNG deepwater port. The authorization is in effect until August 30,...
NMFS Determines Formal Consultation Warranted for 11 Marine Species in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Determines Formal Consultation Warranted for 11 Marine Species in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) informed FERC last month that formal consultation by NMFS is warranted for eleven marine species that FERC previously said were not likely to be adversely affected by the construction and operation of the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal. NMFS’ letter to FERC is available in the eLibrary under Docket No....