Hess LNG CEO Discusses Weaver’s Cove LNG in Interview
Posted on Apr 5, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Hess LNG CEO Discusses Weaver’s Cove LNG in Interview
Noting that Hess LNG has invested “tens of millions of dollars” in the Weaver’s Cove LNG import project, Hess LNG CEO Gordon Shearer addressed safety and economic concerns regarding the project in an interview. He further said that LNG vessel traffic and recreational boating are “not incompatible uses of the waterway.” The interview is available on...
Energia Costa Azul LNG Terminal Not Damaged by Earthquake in Northern Mexico
Posted on Apr 5, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Energia Costa Azul LNG Terminal Not Damaged by Earthquake in Northern Mexico
According to Reuters, a spokesperson for Sempra Energy said that the Energia Costa Azul LNG import facility was not damaged by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Northern Mexico...
FERC Determines Pre-Filing Procedures Not Applicable to NGL Facility Proposed by Sabine Pass LNG
Posted on Apr 2, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Determines Pre-Filing Procedures Not Applicable to NGL Facility Proposed by Sabine Pass LNG
In a letter issued yesterday, FERC determined that the proposal to construct and operate a natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction facility at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal is not subject to the Commission’s mandatory pre-filing procedures. However, the letter, available in FERC’s eLibrary, notes that Sabine Pass LNG must comply with the application process under Section 3 of...
U.S. Coast Guard Determines No Update Needed for Sparrows Point LNG WSA
Posted on Apr 1, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Determines No Update Needed for Sparrows Point LNG WSA
Captain Mark P. O’Malley, Captain of the Port for Sector Baltimore, informed AES Sparrows Point LNG this week that no update is required at this time for the project’s Waterway Suitability Assessment (WSA). Captain O’Malley’s letter is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Oregon Governor Comments on Planned Environmental Analysis of Bradwood Landing LNG Project
Posted on Apr 1, 2010 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Oregon Governor Comments on Planned Environmental Analysis of Bradwood Landing LNG Project
Recently Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s (D-Ore.) office submitted comments to FERC and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding NMFS’ analysis of the environmental effects of LNG vessels delivering cargos to the planned Bradwood Landing LNG regasification facility. Specifically, the Governor’s natural resources policy director states that, in light of the U.S. Coast...