U.S. ACE Requests Revised Mitigation Plan for Sabine Pass Liquefaction Project
Posted on Jul 21, 2011 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on U.S. ACE Requests Revised Mitigation Plan for Sabine Pass Liquefaction Project
Earlier this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) requested that Cheniere submit a revised mitigation plan for phase II of the company’s planned Sabine Pass LNG liquefaction project. The request as submitted by ACE is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Offers Update on Southern LNG Truck Delivery Project
Posted on Jul 19, 2011 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Offers Update on Southern LNG Truck Delivery Project
FERC has released a status update on Southern LNG’s proposal to load LNG on trucks at its Elba Island LNG import facility for delivery to peak shaving facilities throughout the surrounding region. According to the Savannah Morning News, the update states that the Commission is waiting for Southern LNG to complete consultations with the U.S. Department of Transportation before...
NOAA Issues Authorization for Impacts on Marine Mammals Incidental to Operations at the Neptune LNG Deepwater Port
Posted on Jul 14, 2011 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NOAA Issues Authorization for Impacts on Marine Mammals Incidental to Operations at the Neptune LNG Deepwater Port
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an authorization permitting limited impacts on marine mammals incidental to operations at the Neptune LNG deepwater port facility located offshore Massachusetts. The authorization will be valid until July 10, 2016. Find further details in today’s Federal...
Canadian Official Cautions on LNG Exports from United States
Posted on Jun 27, 2011 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Canadian Official Cautions on LNG Exports from United States
Robert McLeod, minister for industry, tourism and investment for the Northwest Territories, told a conference in Washington, D.C., that he would be cautious in supporting LNG exports by American companies. McLeod cited climate change concerns in his comments, questioning why the United States would export natural gas supplies while still using energy sources with higher greenhouse gas...
NOAA Releases Regulations Addressing Potential Impacts of Neptune LNG Operations on Marine Mammals
Posted on Jun 13, 2011 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NOAA Releases Regulations Addressing Potential Impacts of Neptune LNG Operations on Marine Mammals
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released regulations that will govern enforcement of prohibitions against takings of marine mammals, including by incidental harassment, during the normal operations and maintenance of the Neptune LNG deepwater port located offshore Massachusetts. The regulations will be in effect from July 11, 2011, through August 10,...
Freeport LNG Submits Draft Resource Report to FERC
Posted on May 3, 2011 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Submits Draft Resource Report to FERC
Late last week, Freeport LNG submitted its Preliminary Draft Resource Report 3 to FERC, outlining potential effects on fish, wildlife, and vegetation of the planned installation of LNG liquefaction equipment at its existing facility. The report is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....