European LNG Headlines
Posted on Feb 27, 2012 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Milford Haven LNG Opponents to Petition European Parliament (HazardEx)
Op-Ed Argues LNG Exports Will Encourage U.S. Gas Production
Posted on Feb 23, 2012 in E&P, LNG Exports, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Op-Ed Argues LNG Exports Will Encourage U.S. Gas Production
An op-ed carried by The Hill argues that allowing LNG exports of domestically produced natural gas will encourage production in the United States from shale gas plays. The piece also asserts that domestic gas exported as LNG would likely be “dry gas,” with relatively low concentrations of natural gas liquids, so U.S. manufacturers would not face a shortage of these valuable...
Local Media Reports Japanese Government Seeking LNG Deal With United States This Spring
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Local Media Reports Japanese Government Seeking LNG Deal With United States This Spring
The Yomiuri newspaper in Japan (available via Reuters) reports that the Japanese government hopes to secure an LNG supply deal with the United States during bilateral meetings this...
Oregon Senator Wants Larger Role for State in LNG Export Proceedings
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Senator Wants Larger Role for State in LNG Export Proceedings
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) told a town hall meeting yesterday that he believes Oregon should have a larger role in the permitting process for LNG projects. KCBY.com provides further...
Congress Votes Down Amendment Banning LNG Exports
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Congress Votes Down Amendment Banning LNG Exports
The U.S. Congress rejected an amendment to a bill expanding oil and gas exploration that would restrict exports of natural gas. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would have prohibited the export of natural gas produced from leases issued pursuant to the underlying bill. The text of the amendment is available in the Congressional Record on page...
Sabine Pass LNG Supplements Previous Submission to FERC on Air Emissions
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Sabine Pass LNG Supplements Previous Submission to FERC on Air Emissions
Sabine Pass LNG has filed a supplemental response with FERC regarding the expected air emissions from the company’s proposed LNG liquefaction and export project. This filing addresses sulfur removal equipment that is included in the project design. The filing is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No. CP11-72. Separately, FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff responded to a...