Jordan Cove Energy Delays Submission of Application to FERC
Posted on Apr 6, 2007 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Jordan Cove Energy Delays Submission of Application to FERC
Jordan Cove Energy has delayed again the filing of its application to develop an LNG terminal in Coos Bay, Ore., in order to respond to a FERC data request. The request, prompted by the U.S. Coast Guard, seeks additional safety and environmental information regarding vessels servicing the proposed facility. “We are responding to that and now plan to submit our application by late...
Congresswoman Urges Sec. Rice to Prevent Formation of Natural Gas Cartel
Posted on Apr 3, 2007 in LNGLawBlog, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Congresswoman Urges Sec. Rice to Prevent Formation of Natural Gas Cartel
Amid growing concern that a natural gas cartel could gain influence as the global LNG market expands, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) yesterday sent a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urging her to take immediate action to avert the formation of a cartel. A Dow Jones article provides further...
Local Businessman Proposes Using Wood-Waste Plant to Help Regasify LNG
Posted on Mar 30, 2007 in LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Businessman Proposes Using Wood-Waste Plant to Help Regasify LNG
The Daily Astorian reports on a plan by a businessman from Seaside, Ore., to build a wood-waste plant that could supply energy to help regasify LNG at NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing terminal. The proposal is not under consideration by NorthernStar officials at this...
FERC Issues FEIS for Casotte Landing Terminal
Posted on Dec 22, 2006 in Blog, Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues FEIS for Casotte Landing Terminal
Provided that certain mitigating measures are implemented, Bayou Casotte Energy’s proposed Casotte Landing LNG Project will have “limited adverse impacts,” according to the FEIS released by FERC today. The FEIS may be found in the FERC e-Library in Docket No. CP05-420, and FERC’s press release may be...
Jamaica Secures Funding from EU for Proposed Floating LNG Platform
Posted on Dec 8, 2006 in Financing, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Jamaica Secures Funding from EU for Proposed Floating LNG Platform
The European Union’s European Investment Bank agreed to help finance a floating LNG platform proposed for Port Esquivel in Jamaica, according to Jamaica’s foreign affairs minister. Project proponents hope that the platform, which would take 18 months to construct, will encourage industrial growth in the area and decrease electricity generation costs. The Jamaica Gleaner has...
Residents Weigh Potential Impacts of Jordan Cove Proposal
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Blog, Environmental, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents Weigh Potential Impacts of Jordan Cove Proposal
The Register-Guard reports on local reaction to the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal and its associated pipeline, which would transport natural gas to West Coast markets. According to the article, opposition to the project is motivated by concerns for property values, the environment, and public safety. However, proponents cite a study conducted by an independent research firm that...