DOE Sets Comment and Intervention Deadline for Cameron LNG Export Application Proceeding
Posted on Feb 23, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on DOE Sets Comment and Intervention Deadline for Cameron LNG Export Application Proceeding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has set April 23, 2012, as the deadline for public comments and interventions in the Cameron LNG export application proceeding for non-free trade agreement countries. Additional information is available in today’s Federal Register and on the DOE website under Docket No....
Oregon Senator Wants Larger Role for State in LNG Export Proceedings
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Senator Wants Larger Role for State in LNG Export Proceedings
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) told a town hall meeting yesterday that he believes Oregon should have a larger role in the permitting process for LNG projects. KCBY.com provides further...
Mitsubishi Accelerating Analysis of Canadian LNG Export Projects
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 in Canada & Mexico, E&P, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Mitsubishi Accelerating Analysis of Canadian LNG Export Projects
Mitsubishi Corporation told Platts yesterday that it plans to accelerate its feasibility analysis of the proposed Canadian LNG export projects. This statement follows Mitsubishi’s investment in Encana Corporation’s Cutback Ridge gas play in northern British...
Local Media Reports Japanese Government Seeking LNG Deal With United States This Spring
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Local Media Reports Japanese Government Seeking LNG Deal With United States This Spring
The Yomiuri newspaper in Japan (available via Reuters) reports that the Japanese government hopes to secure an LNG supply deal with the United States during bilateral meetings this...
FERC to Conduct Onsite Environmental Review for Proposed Corpus Christi LNG Liquefaction Project
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC to Conduct Onsite Environmental Review for Proposed Corpus Christi LNG Liquefaction Project
FERC announced yesterday that its staff will “examine the proposed [Corpus Christi] liquefied natural gas terminal site and pipeline route” on February 28, 2012, in order to “assist staff in completing its comparative evaluation of environmental impacts of the proposed projects.” FERC staff will also attend the open house hosted by Corpus Christi LNG project...