DNV: Using LNG as Bunker Fuel Could Significantly Lower Carbon Emissions from Shipping
Posted on Jun 2, 2010 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Technology, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on DNV: Using LNG as Bunker Fuel Could Significantly Lower Carbon Emissions from Shipping
Speaking at a shipping conference in China, DNV Executive Vice President Remi Eriksen opined that introducing LNG as a common shipping fuel is the “single most effective move” to reduce the industry’s carbon emissions over the next 20 years. Eriksen said that LNG engine technology and global LNG resources are in place already, but noted that there is limited...
Editorial Supports Application of Wild and Scenic Designation to Taunton River
Posted on May 26, 2010 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Supports Application of Wild and Scenic Designation to Taunton River
An editorial published in today’s Herald News (Fall River, Mass.) offers support for the U.S. Department of Interior’s conclusion that it will “be unable to find [the Weaver’s Cove LNG] project consistent with the Taunton Wild and Scenic River designation,” noting that the Weaver’s Cove project could affect the local economy and...
NPS Determines Weaver’s Cove LNG Project Inconsistent with Federal Law
Posted on May 18, 2010 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NPS Determines Weaver’s Cove LNG Project Inconsistent with Federal Law
The Boston Herald reports that the National Park Service (NPS) has determined that the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG import project is not consistent with the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The letter from NPS to FERC should be available in the eLibrary...
Neptune LNG Seeks NMFS Authorization for Activities that May Affect Marine Mammals
Posted on May 13, 2010 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Neptune LNG Seeks NMFS Authorization for Activities that May Affect Marine Mammals
Recently Neptune LNG LLC filed an application with the National Marine Fisheries Service that, if approved, would permit the company to engage in activities related to the operation of the Neptune LNG deepwater port that could affect local marine mammals. Further details are available in the Federal...
FERC Releases Environmental Assessments for Extensions of Two Gas Pipelines Associated with Gulf LNG
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Releases Environmental Assessments for Extensions of Two Gas Pipelines Associated with Gulf LNG
FERC has issued its Environmental Assessment for the expansions of two natural gas pipelines associated with the Gulf LNG import terminal, the Mobile Bay Lateral Extension and the Pascagoula Expansion projects. FERC concluded that the projects “would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.” The Environmental Assessment is available in the FERC...
Calais LNG Submits Data Requested by FERC
Posted on Apr 21, 2010 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Calais LNG Submits Data Requested by FERC
Calais LNG has submitted information requested by FERC relating to emissions associated with the construction of access roads, noise levels in the area, and alternative sites. The filing is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....