KeySpan Security Lapse Raises Concerns
Posted on Aug 24, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on KeySpan Security Lapse Raises Concerns
In reaction to an August 16 security breach at the KeySpan LNG storage facility in Lynn, Mass., Massachusetts public safety officials and local emergency response personnel suggest a “catastrophic release” scenario and describe emergency response options available. The Daily Item has the...
KeySpan Reports Security Breach at LNG Storage Facility
Posted on Aug 23, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on KeySpan Reports Security Breach at LNG Storage Facility
KeySpan Corp. on Monday reported a security breach at its LNG storage facility in Lynn, Mass. The breach occurred August 16 when two people cut a fence and scaled the storage tank; Massachusetts state officials expressed alarm over the five-day delay in reporting the incident. “That’s less than ideal, that kind of reporting turnaround,” said Mike Coehlo, chief of...
Dubai LNG Storage Hub Planned
Posted on Aug 22, 2006 in Blog, LNGLawBlog, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Storage | Comments Off on Dubai LNG Storage Hub Planned
Two Dubai government entities have joined with LNG Impel, a subsidiary of Galveston LNG, to develop an LNG storage hub in Dubai. With a total storage capacity of 40 to 65 bcf, the partners predict that the $1 billion project will offer flexibility to buyers and sellers, allowing them to capitalize on seasonal price variations, and will help develop a global spot market and support...
Sempra’s Costa Azul Construction 40 Percent Complete
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Storage | Comments Off on Sempra’s Costa Azul Construction 40 Percent Complete
Construction of Sempra’s Energia Costa Azul LNG terminal in Baja California, Mexico is 40 percent complete now that a roof has been placed on the second of two storage tanks, according to Sempra LNG president Darcel Hulse, who met with business executives and media officials at the construction site to discuss the project. In nearby Ensenada, workers currently are building the...
Debate Continues Over LNG Tanks on Outer Brewster Island
Posted on Jul 28, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Debate Continues Over LNG Tanks on Outer Brewster Island
Environmentalists have expressed concern that AES’ plan to construct two LNG storage tanks on Outer Brewster Island may harm the area’s wildlife and the fishing industry. However, W-CVB, the local ABC affiliate for Boston, reports that the site is laden with garbage and not open to the public. AES consultant Jamie Fay argues that the proposed location for the tanks is...
Cheniere Awards Contract for Construction of LNG Storage Tanks
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Storage | Comments Off on Cheniere Awards Contract for Construction of LNG Storage Tanks
Partners Mitsubishi Heavy Industry Ltd. and Zachry Construction Corp. have been awarded a contract to provide two LNG storage tanks at Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana. The press release is...