Analysis: DOE Could Change LNG Export Policy Following Studies
Posted on Nov 16, 2011 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Analysis: DOE Could Change LNG Export Policy Following Studies
An analysis carried in World Gas Intelligence [subscription required] argues that U.S. LNG export proposals could face significant challenges if the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) changes its approach for evaluating LNG export applications. In particular, the piece notes that DOE may adjust its permitting approach once it has received the findings of two studies announced at a recent...
Sandia Researcher Discusses LNG Vessel Safety Issues
Posted on Nov 15, 2011 in Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Sandia Researcher Discusses LNG Vessel Safety Issues
Michael Hightower, a researcher with the Sandia National Laboratories, told an industry conference recently that his research suggests that LNG fires affecting ships would be smaller but hotter than previously expected. Platts offers additional...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Nov 15, 2011 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Polskie LNG to Start Taking Bids for Terminal Capacity (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required] Baltic Countries Ask European Union to Solve LNG Terminal Row (Euractiv)
Cheniere’s Cost Estimates for Sabine Pass LNG Liquefaction Project Up 39%
Posted on Nov 15, 2011 in Financing, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Cheniere’s Cost Estimates for Sabine Pass LNG Liquefaction Project Up 39%
BusinessWeek reports that a company statement issued yesterday by Cheniere Energy Inc. suggests that costs for the Sabine Pass LNG liquefaction project will be higher than the estimate contained in its August 5, 2011 quarterly report. According to the news report, yesterday’s cost estimate would equate to $555 per ton of LNG liquefaction capacity, some 39% higher than the $400...
Trinidad Sees Sharp Decline in LNG Exports to the United States
Posted on Nov 14, 2011 in Liquefaction, LNG Exports, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Trinidad Sees Sharp Decline in LNG Exports to the United States
Bloomberg reports that Trinidad & Tobago exports about 25% of its LNG production to the United States, down from 75% three years ago. Separately, an analysis looks at potential LNG export competition for Trinidad from other LNG export projects, particularly along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The piece specifically examines the Dominican Republic, which has traditionally relied upon LNG...