New Jersey Governor Announces Opposition to LNG Projects
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Jersey Governor Announces Opposition to LNG Projects
Governor Chris Christie (R-N.J.) said yesterday that “as long as I am governor, this administration will oppose any application for liquefied natural gas.” According to the Asbury Park Press, Gov. Christie noted that he is not convinced that LNG deepwater ports are needed or would lower energy costs for...
FERC Releases Environmental Assessments for Extensions of Two Gas Pipelines Associated with Gulf LNG
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Releases Environmental Assessments for Extensions of Two Gas Pipelines Associated with Gulf LNG
FERC has issued its Environmental Assessment for the expansions of two natural gas pipelines associated with the Gulf LNG import terminal, the Mobile Bay Lateral Extension and the Pascagoula Expansion projects. FERC concluded that the projects “would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.” The Environmental Assessment is available in the FERC...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Department Approves Jetty Licence for Shannon LNG Terminal (Irish Times) Spare Berthing Slots Offered at Belgian and U.K. Terminals (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Highlights Opposition to LNG Projects
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Highlights Opposition to LNG Projects
The Oregonian reports that a primary candidate for the Democratic Party’s gubernatorial nomination, Bill Bradbury, has released a television ad that highlights his opposition to LNG projects proposed for...
Cheniere LNG to Sell Interest in Freeport LNG Terminal
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Cheniere LNG to Sell Interest in Freeport LNG Terminal
Cheniere Energy, Inc. announced this morning that it is selling its 30 percent stake in the Freeport LNG terminal to Zachry American Infrastructure, LLC. According to a press release, the sale is expected to close in the second quarter of 2010, subject to conditions including completion of due diligence and regulatory...