NMFS Reiterates Requests for Data on Downeast LNG’s Ship Strike Mitigation Plan
Posted on Sep 11, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Reiterates Requests for Data on Downeast LNG’s Ship Strike Mitigation Plan
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) submitted a letter to FERC this week reiterating its request for information regarding Downeast LNG’s plan to mitigate the possible effects of its project on marine animals. Specifically, NMFS is seeking additional information on Downeast LNG’s ship strike avoidance plan. The agency notes that it has received no response from...
FERC Authorizes Certain Facilities at Gulf LNG Terminal
Posted on Sep 11, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Authorizes Certain Facilities at Gulf LNG Terminal
Yesterday FERC authorized Gulf LNG Energy to commence construction of the process and utilities piping, process vessels and equipment at its LNG import facility in Pascagoula, Miss. FERC’s authorization is available in the eLibrary under Docket No....
Analysts Encourage Canadian Gas Industry to Develop LNG Export Projects
Posted on Sep 11, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Liquefaction, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Analysts Encourage Canadian Gas Industry to Develop LNG Export Projects
The Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) released a report this week that encourages Canada’s gas industry to develop LNG export facilities, particularly projects that can readily access markets in Europe. According to Platts LNG Daily, the report suggests that liquefaction projects in eastern Canada could deliver LNG to European markets in as little as ten days, allowing...
Sabine Pass LNG Requests Authorization to Commence Service at Phase II Facilities
Posted on Sep 10, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Sabine Pass LNG Requests Authorization to Commence Service at Phase II Facilities
Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. has requested that FERC authorize the commencement of service at the Sabine Pass LNG Phase II facilities. The request notes that construction and cooldown of the facilities are complete. Find the request in the eLibrary under Docket No....
Oregon LNG Moves Forward in Lawsuit Against Port of Astoria Over Land Lease
Posted on Sep 10, 2009 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon LNG Moves Forward in Lawsuit Against Port of Astoria Over Land Lease
The Daily Astorian [subscription required] reports that Oregon LNG has filed summonses in federal court for all five Port of Astoria commissioners in the ongoing dispute over the land lease for the planned LNG import terminal...