Sierra Club Releases Report on Hydraulic Fracturing and LNG Exports
Posted on Nov 29, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Sierra Club Releases Report on Hydraulic Fracturing and LNG Exports
Sierra Club released a report today urging policymakers to require a full assessment of the potential environmental risks associated with LNG exports and the expanded gas production from hydraulic fracturing needed to support it. According to Sierra Club’s campaign director, the report “underscores the urgent need to move beyond all fossil fuels,” and...
Member of Canadian Parliament Files Letter Opposing LNG Development on Passamaquoddy Bay
Posted on Nov 20, 2012 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Member of Canadian Parliament Files Letter Opposing LNG Development on Passamaquoddy Bay
John Williamson, member of the Canadian House of Commons representing the New Brunswick Southwest district, filed a letter at FERC stating his opposition to LNG development, terminals and traffic in Passamaquoddy Bay. Mr. Williamson stated that his position is consistent with the policy of the Government of Canada, and that “[w]e will continue to use all diplomatic and legal...
Park Service Asks FERC to Consider Impacts of Oregon LNG Terminal on Lewis and Clark Trail
Posted on Nov 14, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Park Service Asks FERC to Consider Impacts of Oregon LNG Terminal on Lewis and Clark Trail
The U.S. National Park Service filed comments asking FERC to consider the impacts of Oregon LNG’s proposed export terminal and related pipeline on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, including the impacts on the safety of Trail visitors and on area cultural and environmental resources. The comments can be found on eLibrary under Docket No....
Excelerate Requests That FERC Initiate Pre-Filing Process
Posted on Nov 6, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Excelerate Requests That FERC Initiate Pre-Filing Process
Excelerate Liquefaction Solutions I, LLC, and Lavaca Bay Pipeline System, LLC, (collectively, Excelerate) have asked FERC to initiate the pre-filing environmental review process for Excelerate’s proposed Lavaca Bay LNG Project (Project). Excelerate proposes to build, own, and operate two purpose-built floating liquefaction, storage, and offloading units (“FLSO”) that...
Numerous Comments Filed on Scope of Environmental Review of Jordan Cove LNG Export Terminal
Posted on Oct 31, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Numerous Comments Filed on Scope of Environmental Review of Jordan Cove LNG Export Terminal
Comments from a wide range of interested parties have been filed at FERC on the scope of its environmental review of the Jordan Cove Energy LNG export terminal and related pipeline project. Commenters include the State of Oregon, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, environmental groups, and various individuals. The comments can be found on eLibrary under Docket No....
U.S. Senators Request More Time for Scoping Comments on Oregon LNG Export Project
Posted on Oct 31, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on U.S. Senators Request More Time for Scoping Comments on Oregon LNG Export Project
Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have requested that FERC extend the deadline for comments on the scope of FERC’s environmental review of the Oregon LNG export terminal and related pipeline project from November 8, 2012 to January 8, 2013. The request can be found on eLibrary under Docket No....