U.S. ACE to Study Widening of Bayou Casotte Ship Channel
Posted on Feb 26, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on U.S. ACE to Study Widening of Bayou Casotte Ship Channel
The U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers has begun to evaluate widening the Bayou Casotte ship channel. A representative for Gulf LNG said that although the ship channel at present is sufficient for the terminal’s anticipated needs, a wider channel may permit two-way ship traffic, night transits, and operation in high wind conditions. Read more in the Mississippi...
Tugs Delivered for Cameron LNG Terminal
Posted on Feb 25, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Tugs Delivered for Cameron LNG Terminal
Two newly-constructed Z-drive tug boats have been delivered to Moran Towing of Lake Charles, LLC, the company that provides tug services to LNG vessels at the Cameron LNG import terminal. Marine Log offers further...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Feb 18, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
U.K. Court Blocks Strike at Milford Haven (Reuters) Adriatic LNG Approves BP Vessel to Offload at Terminal (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]
Canadian Ambassador Reiterates Canada’s Opposition to LNG Vessel Traffic Through Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Feb 5, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canadian Ambassador Reiterates Canada’s Opposition to LNG Vessel Traffic Through Head Harbour Passage
In a letter to FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff responding to the recently filed application of Calais LNG, the new Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Gary Doer, reiterated the Canadian federal government’s position that it will not permit LNG vessels to transit through Canadian waters in Passamaquoddy Bay or Head Harbour Passage. Ambassador Doer’s letter notes that ...
U.S. Coast Guard to Allow Vessels from Yemen to Deliver LNG to Everett Terminal
Posted on Feb 3, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard to Allow Vessels from Yemen to Deliver LNG to Everett Terminal
The U.S. Coast Guard said yesterday that it will permit vessels carrying LNG sourced from Yemen to deliver their cargos to the Everett regasification terminal near Boston. Coast Guard Captain of the Port John Healey said that Everett terminal owner Distrigas will provide additional security measures for ships arriving from Yemen. He also noted that the Coast Guard will review each...
Kitimat LNG May Use Panama Canal Once Canal’s Expansion is Complete
Posted on Jan 29, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Kitimat LNG May Use Panama Canal Once Canal’s Expansion is Complete
Bloomberg reports that Kitimat LNG may use the Panama Canal to sell LNG to customers in the Atlantic Basin once the expansion of the canal is completed. Citing TradeWinds, Bloomberg reports that when the expansion is complete in 2014, 80% of the global LNG fleet will be able to use the...