FERC Provides Project Update for Golden Pass LNG
Posted on Jun 25, 2014 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Provides Project Update for Golden Pass LNG
FERC has released an update on the status of its review of Golden Pass LNG’s application for an export facility at an existing import terminal in Jefferson County, Texas, a new three-mile long pipeline in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, three new compressor stations in Jefferson County, Texas, Orange County, Texas, and Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The project also includes modifications...
“Use of Low Global-Warming Potential, Low Ozone Depletion Potential, Low Combustibility Hydrofluoroolefin, Xenon Or Iodo Compound Refrigerants in Lng Processing” in Patent Application Approval Process
Posted on Jun 20, 2014 in Environmental, Liquefaction, Uncategorized | Comments Off on “Use of Low Global-Warming Potential, Low Ozone Depletion Potential, Low Combustibility Hydrofluoroolefin, Xenon Or Iodo Compound Refrigerants in Lng Processing” in Patent Application Approval Process
Inventors Paul Davies, James Lee Harris Jr., Emery Jay Thomas and Gregg Sapp filed a patent application on November 20, 2013 that was made available online on June 12, 2014 to patent the “Use of Low Global-Warming Potential, Low Ozone Depletion Potential, Low Combustibility Hydrofluoroolefin, Xenon Or Iodo Compound Refrigerants in Lng Processing.” The inventor’s summary of...
FERC Releases EIS for Freeport LNG Project
Posted on Jun 18, 2014 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Releases EIS for Freeport LNG Project
On Monday, FERC released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for two proposals related to Freeport LNG’s operations on Quintana Island, Texas. The proposals included modifications to previously authorized, but not yet constructed, facilities and a proposal for new facilities. Staff concluded that the projects would result in mostly temporary and short-term environmental...
FERC Denies Extension of Time for Comments on Dominion Cove Point LNG EA
Posted on Jun 13, 2014 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Denies Extension of Time for Comments on Dominion Cove Point LNG EA
FERC issued a notice denying several requests for an extension of time to submit comments on the environmental assessment (EA) for the Dominion Cove Point LNG (DCPL) export project. The deadline for comments remains June 16, 2014. FERC’s notice can be found here, and the complete docket for the DCPL project can be found on eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Releases Draft EIS for Corpus Christi LNG Project
Posted on Jun 13, 2014 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Releases Draft EIS for Corpus Christi LNG Project
Today, FERC released the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the proposed Corpus Christi LNG export terminal project near Corpus Christi, Texas. Staff concluded that if the Project is constructed and operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and with appropriate mitigation and Staff’s recommendations, the project would not result in significant...
EPA Requests Extension of Time for Comments on Dominion Cove Point LNG EA
Posted on Jun 10, 2014 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on EPA Requests Extension of Time for Comments on Dominion Cove Point LNG EA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has filed a request that FERC provide it with an additional 30 days to submit comments on FERC’s Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Dominion Cove Point LNG export project. EPA states that the additional time is required due to the nature and complexity of the project. Several environmental and citizen groups have also requested an...