Total CEO Predicts Limited U.S. Exports of LNG
Posted on Feb 21, 2012 in LNG Exports, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Total CEO Predicts Limited U.S. Exports of LNG
Speaking to Platts in London, Total CEO Christophe de Margerie said that he does not expect the United States will export large volumes of natural gas as LNG. De Margerie suggested that the U.S. Department of Energy will limit LNG export volumes to keep domestic gas prices “at a low...
Save Passamaquoddy Bay Renews Call for Dismissal of Calais LNG Project
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Save Passamaquoddy Bay Renews Call for Dismissal of Calais LNG Project
Save Passamaquoddy Bay has again asked FERC to dismiss the application of Calais LNG to construct and operate an LNG import terminal, stating that the project does not have adequate financing nor control over the proposed project site. The filing is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
Sabine Pass LNG Supplements Previous Submission to FERC on Air Emissions
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Sabine Pass LNG Supplements Previous Submission to FERC on Air Emissions
Sabine Pass LNG has filed a supplemental response with FERC regarding the expected air emissions from the company’s proposed LNG liquefaction and export project. This filing addresses sulfur removal equipment that is included in the project design. The filing is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No. CP11-72. Separately, FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff responded to a...
Mitsubishi to Invest in Shale Gas Play Supplying LNG Export Projects on Canada’s West Coast
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in Canada & Mexico, E&P, Financing, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Mitsubishi to Invest in Shale Gas Play Supplying LNG Export Projects on Canada’s West Coast
Encana Corp. has announced that it will sell a 40% ownership stake in the Cutback Ridge shale gas play to Mitsubishi Corp. for $2.9 billion. According to the Vancouver Sun, an official with Mitsubishi said that one reason the company invested in these gas assets was to further its plans for LNG exports from western...
FERC Asks Cameron LNG for Additional Vapor Dispersion Analysis for BOG Project
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Asks Cameron LNG for Additional Vapor Dispersion Analysis for BOG Project
FERC has requested additional information regarding natural gas vapor dispersion modeling for the Cameron LNG boil-off gas project. The request is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket...