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Analysts Express Doubt in U.S. LNG Import Surge
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July 2, 2009
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A team of industry analysts with Barclays Capital released a report earlier this week suggesting that the substantial increase in LNG deliveries to the United States that many expected this summer may not materialize. Platts LNG Daily provides additional details. [Subscription required]
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Analysis: Challenging Politics Surrounds LNG in Oregon State Legislature
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July 2, 2009
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The Forest Grove News-Times (Ore.) provides an analysis of the political challenges surrounding LNG in the Oregon legislature. The piece looks at the politics surrounding HB 3058 and SB 977 and notes the difficult position some lawmakers face when dealing with this frequently emotional issue for constituents.
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European LNG Headlines
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July 2, 2009
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- Spain's Cartagena Terminal Could Accept Q-Max Vessels by Fall: Enagas (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription Required]
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Southern LNG Seeks Extension of Time for Phase B of Elba Island Terminal Expansion
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July 1, 2009
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Southern LNG, Inc. and Elba Express Pipeline Company, LLC filed a request for extension of time to place Phase B of their expansion of the existing Elba Island LNG terminal into service. Southern LNG and Elba Express are seeking an extension to December 31, 2015, due to the "delayed [ ] development of a number of LNG production projects." The request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP06-471.
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Analyst: Summer Surge of LNG Deliveries to U.S. Market Still Possible
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July 1, 2009
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Laurent Key of Societe Generale told Platts LNG Daily that although the surge in LNG deliveries to the United States has not occurred as many in the industry expected, increased LNG deliveries remain possible as European gas storage inventories fill up. [Subscription required]
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Gulf LNG Submits Annual Review of WSA
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July 1, 2009
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Yesterday Gulf LNG Energy, LLC submitted to FERC its annual review of its Waterway Suitability Assessment (WSA). Gulf LNG states that "the changes to the assessment are limited to items that are administrative in nature, items that reflect the final detailed engineering design of the marine facility structures and items that positively impact the suitability of the waterway for LNG vessel traffic." Find Gulf LNG's filing in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP06-12.
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Cool-Down Process Continues at Canaport LNG Terminal
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July 1, 2009
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The cool-down process is continuing at the Canaport LNG import terminal in St. John, New Brunswick. The Telegraph-Journal provides additional coverage.
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LNG Bill Dies in Oregon State House
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July 1, 2009
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The Oregonian reports that the Oregon House of Representatives failed to vote on Senate Bill 977, a bill that would have required companies proposing energy projects located in Oregon, including LNG projects, to reimburse the state for costs associated with the permitting process. The Senate sponsor of the S. 977 suggested that the failure was a political maneuver in response to the Senate's failure to vote on a House-passed bill, H. 3058, that would have streamlined one aspect of the permitting process for utilities and LNG terminal developers.
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Gulf Landing Surrenders LNG Deepwater Port License
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July 1, 2009
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MARAD announced in today's Federal Register that Gulf Landing LLC has surrendered its LNG deepwater port license effective April 30, 2009.
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Sabine Pass LNG Files Implementation Plan with FERC for Re-Export Project
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June 30, 2009
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Yesterday Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. filed an Initial Implementation Plan for its LNG re-export proposal. The Plan is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-47.
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Gazprom No Longer Considering Investment in Rabaska LNG Terminal
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June 30, 2009
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Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] reports that Gazprom Chairman Alexei Miller said late last week that his company is no longer contemplating an investment in the Rabaska LNG import terminal. Miller notes that Gazprom remains interested in access to other North American terminals.
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European LNG Headlines
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June 30, 2009
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LNG Industry in Sabine Pass Moving Forward
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June 30, 2009
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The Beaumont Enterprise provides an update on the status of the LNG terminals located along the Sabine-Neches Ship Channel, including the Sabine Pass and Cameron terminals as well as the Golden Pass LNG terminal, which is under construction.
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Editorial: Bradwood Landing LNG Project Not a “Small- to Medium-Scale” Development
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June 30, 2009
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An editorial carried by the Daily Astorian criticizes the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners' classification of the planned Bradwood Landing LNG terminal as a "small- to medium-scale" development.
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Canaport Terminal Receives Initial LNG Cargo
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June 29, 2009
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The Telegraph-Journal describes the arrival of the LNG vessel Bilbao Knutsen at the Canaport LNG terminal in St. John, New Brunswick, the first LNG carrier to arrive at the terminal.
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International Energy Body Releases New Report on LNG Markets
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June 29, 2009
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The Energy Charter Secretariat, an international organization of more than fifty countries and over twenty international observers, has published a new report which examines current trends in the international LNG market. Find the full report on the website of Jensen Associates.
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Editorial: Re-Designed TORP LNG Deepwater Port Proposal "Promising"
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June 29, 2009
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Today's Montgomery Advertiser carries an editorial describing the re-designed TORP Bienville LNG deepwater port project as "promising." Specifically, the piece praises the use of a closed-loop vaporization system, as opposed to earlier designs employing an open-loop system that could have had detrimental effects on fish populations in the surrounding area.
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Shippers Request Gas from Canaport LNG During Shutdown of Sable Project
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June 26, 2009
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Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] reports that shippers have requested natural gas supplies from the Canaport LNG import terminal during the 20-day planned outage of the Sable gas production project off the coast of Nova Scotia.
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Commentary: Economics Driving U.S. LNG Oversupply
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June 26, 2009
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A market commentary carried by the Wall Street Journal discusses some of the economic factors driving the delivery of LNG cargos to U.S. terminals, despite a current lack of demand.
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Freeport LNG Receives Cargo for Macquarie
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June 26, 2009
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The Facts (Brazoria County, Texas) reports on the arrival and docking of the British Trader LNG vessel at the Freeport LNG terminal early yesterday morning for Macquarie.
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County Board Prepares for Meeting on Bradwood Landing LNG Project
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June 26, 2009
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According to the Daily Astorian, the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners has established an agenda and procedures for the July 8 public hearing regarding the Bradwood Landing LNG import project.
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Surfrider Foundation Expresses Opposition to Safe Harbor Energy LNG
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June 26, 2009
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The Surfrider Foundation and other groups held a news conference last week to express opposition to Atlantic Sea Island Group's (ASIG) proposed Safe Harbor Energy LNG deepwater port. Find additional details in the Long Island Herald.
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Analysts Examine Impact of Canaport LNG on North American Natural Gas Market
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June 26, 2009
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Two natural gas market analysts, Bill Gwozd of Ziff Energy and Andrew Boland of Peters & Co. Limited, examine the impact of the Canaport LNG terminal on the North American gas market as the facility begins operations. The Calgary Herald provides more.
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History Channel Films LNG Carrier in Boston
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June 25, 2009
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The History Channel will feature the LNG vessel BW Suez Boston on its "Super Ships" episode of the television show "Modern Marvels." According to Energy Current, the film crew collected video footage on board the carrier at the Everett LNG import terminal, and the show's producer interviewed the ship's captain. The show will air sometime this fall.
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Trinidad & Tobago PM: Sending LNG to Jamaica a "National Priority"
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June 25, 2009
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Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning said yesterday that supplying LNG to Jamaica is a "matter of national priority." According to Reuters, the prime minister noted that the global LNG market has changed in recent years and now Jamaica is able to use floating regasification vessels in lieu of an onshore regasification terminal.
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TransCanada Reports Interest in Export of North Slope Natural Gas as LNG
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June 25, 2009
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Tony Palmer, vice president of TransCanada, told the Alaska House of Representatives Resources Committee that his company has received expressions of interest in exporting North Slope natural gas as LNG as an alternative to transporting the gas to the continental United States via pipeline. Platts LNG Daily offers additional coverage. [Subscription required]
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Freeport LNG Proposes NGL Extraction Trains
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June 25, 2009
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This week Freeport LNG proposed the installation of two natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction trains and other associated infrastructure at its existing Phase I LNG terminal. Freeport has requested an exemption from FERC's pre-filing procedures for the project. Freeport's request is available in the FERC eLibrary. [There is no docket number currently associated with this proposal.]
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European LNG Headlines
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June 24, 2009
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- Analysis Examines Commodities in Europe, Including LNG (London Times)
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Repsol CEO Announces Natural Gas Supply Agreement for Canaport LNG
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June 24, 2009
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Repsol YPF SA Chief Executive Officer Antonio Brufau told Bloomberg News yesterday that his company has entered into two short-term agreements to supply regasified LNG from the Canaport LNG terminal in St. John, New Brunswick to North American natural gas distribution companies.
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Local Officials Critical of Freeport LNG's Plan to Accept LNG Via Truck
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June 24, 2009
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A number of local officials in Quintana, Texas, criticized the actions of Freeport LNG in pursuing its plan to prepare its facility to accept LNG deliveries via truck. The town officials told The Facts (Brazoria County, Texas) that they were under the impression from Freeport that the truck delivery plan would not be necessary.
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Infrastructure Siting Bill Remains in Oregon Senate Committee
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June 24, 2009
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H.B. 3058, a bill passed by the Oregon House of Representatives in May that could streamline the infrastructure siting process, including the development of LNG projects, remains in the Oregon Senate Rules Committee. The Forest Grove News Times (Ore.) reports that the Oregon Senate's attention is focused on the state budget and one lawmaker backing the bill said that he likely will not have time to push for the infrastructure bill. The News Times notes that the legislative session ends on June 30, 2009.
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European LNG Headlines
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June 23, 2009
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- Dragon LNG: Contract Workers Walk Out of Dragon LNG Terminal (Wall Street Journal)
- Poland's PGNiG and Qatar's Qatargas to Sign LNG Supply Contract (Polish News Company) [Subscription Required]
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Analysts: North American Shale Gas Plays Unlikely to Affect LNG Deliveries to Canaport LNG Terminal
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June 23, 2009
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Several energy industry analysts told the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal that they do not believe North American shale gas plays will have a significant impact on LNG volumes delivered to the Canaport LNG terminal. Noting that development of shale gas projects has been curtailed, Zach Allen of Pan Eurasian Enterprises said, "I don't think you're going to see quite so much oversupply on the market that you're seeing right now."
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Elba Island, Altamira Terminals Expecting LNG Cargos
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June 23, 2009
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Reuters reports that the LNG carrier Seri Bijaksana is expected to deliver an LNG cargo to the Elba Island terminal on June 26. Reuters also notes that the LNG vessel Grace Cosmos is en route from Egypt to the Altamira LNG terminal and is expected to arrive on July 12.
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Cameron LNG Receives First LNG Cargo
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June 23, 2009
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The British Diamond delivered the first LNG cargo to the Cameron LNG import terminal on Sunday. Read more in the Houston Chronicle.
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European LNG Headlines
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June 22, 2009
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- Port Meridian LNG Project Receives Final Approvals (Press Release)
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NATS: Summer Surge in LNG Deliveries to U.S. Market Not Likely
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June 22, 2009
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Citing global market conditions, NATS released comments on Friday suggesting that a surge of LNG deliveries to the United States is becoming less likely than previously projected. NATS notes that there are indications that LNG supply may not be as great as previously anticipated and that the pace of LNG deliveries to U.S. terminals is not speeding up. [Subscription required]
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County Commissioners Scheduled to Address Bradwood Landing LNG Land-Use Issues
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June 22, 2009
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The Daily Astorian [subscription required] reports that the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners will decide on a hearing process to consider modifications to the original Bradwood Landing LNG land-use findings at its meeting on Wednesday.
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FERC Chairman Apologizes to Rhode Island State Representative
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June 22, 2009
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FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff apologized to Rhode Island State Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. (D) last week for an incident at a meeting to discuss the Weaver's Cove LNG project. When two people, including Rep. Gallison, refused to sign a non-disclosure form in order to participate in the meeting, the event was cancelled. EastBayRI.com provides additional coverage.
Separately, Gordon Shearer, CEO of Weaver's Cove Energy, LLC filed comments with FERC disagreeing with Chairman Wellinghoff's decision to offer an apology to Rep. Gallison. Find Mr. Shearer's comments under Docket No. CP04-36 in the FERC eLibrary.
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Canaport Expecting Its First LNG Cargo Today
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June 22, 2009
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Reuters reported late last week that Canaport LNG is expecting to receive its initial LNG cargo today.
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