CA Energy Commission Requests SES CEII Material on Behalf of Multiple State Agencies
Posted on Feb 10, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on CA Energy Commission Requests SES CEII Material on Behalf of Multiple State Agencies
Today the California Energy Commission (CEC) submitted a formal request with FERC for access to all Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) in the Sound Energy Solutions (SES) docket. According to the CEC, disclosure of the requested information is necessary for the “State/Commission consultations” required under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Notably, the...
FERC Seeks Additional Data From Sound Energy Solutions
Posted on Feb 2, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, LNGLawBlog, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on FERC Seeks Additional Data From Sound Energy Solutions
FERC yesterday requested new analysis of exclusion zones using local meteorological data and has asked for details regarding gas quality as well as extensive vessel transit planning from Sound Energy Solutions, the company behind the LNG terminal proposed for Long Beach, Calif. The agency also wants SES to elaborate on the advantages of importing LNG from foreign countries and provide...
Coast Guard Rejects Fall River’s Request for Exclusion Zones
Posted on Jan 20, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Coast Guard Rejects Fall River’s Request for Exclusion Zones
The Coast Guard has rejected the request of Fall River, Massachusetts to issue regulations establishing thermal and vapor dispersion exclusion zones for marine spills of LNG. Noting that other similar industries do not use exclusion zones as tools to minimize risks and a one-size-fits-all solution is inappropriate, the Coast Guard emphasized the importance of the new Navigation and...
NYC Council: “Fair and Full Review” of Gas Projects
Posted on Jan 17, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NYC Council: “Fair and Full Review” of Gas Projects
FERC made available today a December 21 resolution of the New York City Council, calling for “fair and full review” of Broadwater LNG and other natural gas supply projects. The Council cites New York City’s dependence on natural gas, and a projected need for an additional 2,600 megawatts of new electricity by...
CLNG Study Finds Minor Impacts From Open Loop Vaporization
Posted on Jan 17, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on CLNG Study Finds Minor Impacts From Open Loop Vaporization
In a study released today, Exponent, Inc., concluded that past Environmental Impact Statements have overestimated the environmental impact of open loop LNG vaporization on fish populations in the Gulf of Mexico. The Center for Liquefied Natural Gas commissioned the study after controversy erupted over the use of open loop systems in the Gulf. The CLNG press release is available...
In Depth: New Jersey v. Delaware and the Crown Landing Terminal
Posted on Jan 13, 2006 in "In Depth", LNGLawBlog, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on In Depth: New Jersey v. Delaware and the Crown Landing Terminal
In July 2005 New Jersey sued Delaware in the U.S. Supreme Court. At issue is whether Delaware may permit, or prevent, the construction of BP’s proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal in the Delaware River. The debate has ignited tempers and attracted media attention on both sides of the river, with New Jersey politicians incensed over Delaware control of ” its side” and...