U.S. Trade Rep. Assures Congressman WTO Agreement Would Not Affect LNG Project Siting Authority
Posted on Nov 19, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Trade Restrictions | Comments Off on U.S. Trade Rep. Assures Congressman WTO Agreement Would Not Affect LNG Project Siting Authority
The Herald News (Fall River, Mass.) reports that U.S. Trade Representative Ronald Kirk wrote a letter to Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) assuring him that a proposed agreement between the United States and the World Trade Organization (WTO) would not cede authority over the siting of LNG facilities to the WTO. Trade Representative Kirk stated that his office has “reviewed the...
Strained U.S.-Russian Relations May Impact U.S. Involvement in Shtokman
Posted on May 17, 2006 in E&P, Liquefaction, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Trade Restrictions | Comments Off on Strained U.S.-Russian Relations May Impact U.S. Involvement in Shtokman
Today’s World Gas Intelligence reports that the recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Russia may negatively impact chances for Chevron and ConocoPhillips to participate in the Shtokman LNG venture in Russia. The strained relationship partially stems from U.S. allegations that Russia is using its vast gas reserves to expand its preeminence in the global...
Russia May Eliminate LNG Export Tariffs
Posted on Nov 10, 2005 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Trade Restrictions | Comments Off on Russia May Eliminate LNG Export Tariffs
Russia is considering doing away with export duties for LNG in an attempt to draw interest to the nation’s LNG initiatives, according to a spokesperson with the Economic Development and Trade Ministry. Yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily has the details. [Subscription...