http://www.lnglawblog.comSutherland RSS Feed en-US Copyright Sutherland webmaster@sablaw.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:17:21 GMT Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:17:21 GMThttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=cc4beb87-74e1-40c6-a284-0d9aac803200&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=cc4beb87-74e1-40c6-a284-0d9aac803200&RSS=trueWed, 10 Mar 2010 15:34:40 GMTPlatts LNG Daily [subscription required] that he expects the winner of the bidding process to construct and operate an LNG terminal in Jamaica will be announced between March 31 and April 15, 2010.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f1661b15-4702-43e9-8587-0b6c9d3da129&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f1661b15-4702-43e9-8587-0b6c9d3da129&RSS=trueWed, 10 Mar 2010 15:32:29 GMTPlatts LNG Daily reports that Schlesinger predicted that as production increases from North American shale gas projects, LNG that initially was expected to be imported into the United States likely will be diverted to European destinations. [Subscription required]]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=2fbdd651-e225-44b0-90e7-0a3cdf3bda5d&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=2fbdd651-e225-44b0-90e7-0a3cdf3bda5d&RSS=trueWed, 10 Mar 2010 15:29:48 GMTtask force on LNG about the company's planned Weaver's Cove LNG import project. Shearer highlighted several economic benefits likely created by the project and said that a number of assertions made by opponents of the project were inaccurate and potentially misleading. The Providence Journal provides additional coverage.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=273d9c3e-cf8d-440b-a494-08ef724702b0&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=273d9c3e-cf8d-440b-a494-08ef724702b0&RSS=trueWed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:29 GMTDaily Astorian argues against building the Bradwood Landing LNG project, suggesting that FERC should proactively analyze the strategic need for the project.

Separately, the National Marine Fisheries Service request for more time to complete its analysis of the potential impacts of the Bradwood Landing LNG project on endangered species is now available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP06-365.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=354d8044-c1cd-4aaa-8996-10c0fc10785e&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=354d8044-c1cd-4aaa-8996-10c0fc10785e&RSS=trueTue, 09 Mar 2010 14:58:54 GMTReuters yesterday, Algeria's Energy Minister Chakib Khelil said that he expects the global LNG market to improve within two or three years. However, Minister Khelil also said that "the U.S. [LNG] market is probably gone for some time to come because of the huge unconventional gas that has been developed all over the United States."]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=5011acf6-fffc-4b17-b037-0f3ea47b9d9d&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=5011acf6-fffc-4b17-b037-0f3ea47b9d9d&RSS=trueTue, 09 Mar 2010 14:56:31 GMT

• 4Gas Shelves Dutch LionGas Terminal Project (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]
• Total Acquires 10% of Dunkirk LNG Terminal Project (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]

]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=011b2ea2-fcc7-4073-9c61-825e0f95528d&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=011b2ea2-fcc7-4073-9c61-825e0f95528d&RSS=trueMon, 08 Mar 2010 15:35:27 GMTDaily Astorian reports that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has requested an extension of time until December 31, 2010, to study the potential affects of the Bradwood Landing LNG project on endangered species. An official with Bradwood Landing LNG developer NorthernStar Natural Gas said that "both FERC and Bradwood must agree to any extension beyond the statutory limit." The official noted that project developers expect to meet with FERC and NMFS to discuss the extension request in the coming weeks.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=5b7cf011-3537-4354-a1d1-7d08a7f8a8e5&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=5b7cf011-3537-4354-a1d1-7d08a7f8a8e5&RSS=trueMon, 08 Mar 2010 15:33:14 GMTKPLC News (Lake Charles, LA) reports that the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal heard oral arguments last week in the ongoing dispute between the Port of Lake Charles and the West Cameron Port Authority over whether Lake Charles has the authority to lease land to Sempra LNG for the Cameron LNG import facility.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f7e80661-c7ad-4e6a-b7f7-77efbd719e75&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f7e80661-c7ad-4e6a-b7f7-77efbd719e75&RSS=trueMon, 08 Mar 2010 15:30:32 GMTletter from Canadian Ambassador to the United States Gary Doer. In his response, Chairman Wellinghoff stated that the Commission recognizes that "issues relating to LNG tanker passage through Canadian waters have not been resolved," but that FERC would continue to process the LNG terminal applications filed by Downeast and Calais LNG. Chairman Wellinghoff's letter is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP10-32.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=5d7bb932-f155-4564-9d9d-743838b2994f&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=5d7bb932-f155-4564-9d9d-743838b2994f&RSS=trueMon, 08 Mar 2010 15:26:45 GMT

• Total to Invest in EDF LNG Terminal Near Site of Shut Refinery (Business Week)

]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=6e050221-cef6-48af-9c20-6f54d9e82672&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=6e050221-cef6-48af-9c20-6f54d9e82672&RSS=trueMon, 08 Mar 2010 15:24:36 GMTPlatts LNG Daily [subscription required] that he believes Sempra's Energia Costa Azul LNG import terminal will receive two cargos per month once the Tangguh LNG liquefaction project in Indonesia comes on stream. This estimate accounts for certain contractual arrangements that allow some LNG cargos to be diverted from Costa Azul LNG to more profitable destinations.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=4cf53efb-32d3-4b7c-a934-f8ce19c37413&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=4cf53efb-32d3-4b7c-a934-f8ce19c37413&RSS=trueFri, 05 Mar 2010 15:10:38 GMT

• Spanish Spot LNG Prices Valued Slightly Down (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]
• French Weekly LNG Inputs Rise 47.5% on the Year to 11.5 TBtu (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]
• U.K. Sees Steady LNG Flows, but U.S. Prices Offer Challenge (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]

]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=ce2aa498-22dc-4880-bf49-f831d9817f46&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=ce2aa498-22dc-4880-bf49-f831d9817f46&RSS=trueFri, 05 Mar 2010 15:03:03 GMTCanaport LNG terminal during the 2010-2011 winter heating season. Ribbeck said that the average daily natural gas sendout this year was 400 MMcf/d and he hopes to increase sendout to approximately 800 MMcf/d next year. Read more in the Telegraph-Journal.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=88ec0250-8730-4a73-a707-f5a78f13f34c&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=88ec0250-8730-4a73-a707-f5a78f13f34c&RSS=trueFri, 05 Mar 2010 15:01:01 GMTBradwood Landing LNG terminal. The Daily Astorian reports that approximately 200 people attended the meeting and that at least sixty members of the public offered comments about the project. An official with NorthernStar Natural Gas, the developer of the Bradwood Landing LNG project, offered a ten-minute presentation summarizing the Bradwood Landing application to DEQ and explaining the Salmon Enhancement Initiative that would offset some of the environmental impacts of the project.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=36e8bb01-4499-40e5-816c-f479d4af1f29&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=36e8bb01-4499-40e5-816c-f479d4af1f29&RSS=trueFri, 05 Mar 2010 14:58:49 GMTWeaver's Cove LNG import project, presented information about their project to the Bristol, R.I., Town Council this week. EastBayRI.com reports that several town councilors questioned the officials regarding safety and security planning and local impacts of LNG vessel transits.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=a52af9ce-48d2-41ee-bf69-f3f5e6cd7304&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=a52af9ce-48d2-41ee-bf69-f3f5e6cd7304&RSS=trueFri, 05 Mar 2010 14:56:51 GMTBaltimore Sun today argues in favor of a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate that would give greater authority over LNG terminal siting to states. The piece suggests that criticisms of Maryland for NIMBYism are not appropriate because the state has consistently supported the Cove Point LNG terminal located in southern Maryland.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=2260c490-2952-4f0a-a494-2b62fe808b65&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=2260c490-2952-4f0a-a494-2b62fe808b65&RSS=trueThu, 04 Mar 2010 17:51:30 GMTPlatts LNG Daily [subscription required] that a bill proposed in the U.S. Senate that would repeal section 311 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005) may actually limit state and local government involvement in the LNG project siting process. According to Cooper, prior to EPACT 2005, the only way state agencies could influence FERC's LNG siting process was by intervening in the Commission's proceeding. Now, says Cooper, state and local officials are "ingrained into the process."]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=e76aae56-dd50-4752-850d-289acbd68552&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=e76aae56-dd50-4752-850d-289acbd68552&RSS=trueThu, 04 Mar 2010 17:44:48 GMTPlatts LNG Daily. [Subscription required]]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=90274ffc-0551-4306-b390-2410d36d0868&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=90274ffc-0551-4306-b390-2410d36d0868&RSS=trueThu, 04 Mar 2010 17:39:17 GMTCalais LNG made regarding a motion to reject and other comments previously filed with FERC by the Province. Notably, New Brunswick rejects Calais LNG's assertion that  FERC should limit the scope of the Province's intervention in this proceeding, emphasizing that Calais LNG mischaracterized FERC's treatment of New Brunswick in the Downeast LNG proceeding. In addition, New Brunswick notes that Calais LNG has admitted that it did not provide required information regarding the cumulative impacts of the Calais and Downeast LNG projects as required under the National Environmental Policy Act and FERC's regulations. The Province also asserts that Calais LNG has not provided any information regarding LNG vessel transit routes that would account for Canada's  continued prohibition of LNG vessel transit through Head Harbour Passage. The Province's filing is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP10-31.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=df62d094-8a72-4cdb-b1dc-f7cec9c04785&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=df62d094-8a72-4cdb-b1dc-f7cec9c04785&RSS=trueThu, 04 Mar 2010 16:49:01 GMTProvidence Journal carries an op-ed today written by John Torgan, director of advocacy for Save the Bay, which cites safety, economic and environmental concerns as reasons to oppose the Weaver's Cove LNG project.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=040a690e-40c4-494d-b8f3-f737c97b7e8f&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=040a690e-40c4-494d-b8f3-f737c97b7e8f&RSS=trueThu, 04 Mar 2010 16:46:52 GMT

• Europe to Favor LNG over Shale Plays: Analysts (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]
• Poland Arranges Financing for LNG Import Terminal (Business Week)

]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f38ac7ae-6d43-4078-9974-70a7e02eb9f7&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f38ac7ae-6d43-4078-9974-70a7e02eb9f7&RSS=trueWed, 03 Mar 2010 16:59:19 GMTbill that would repeal a portion of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which gave FERC authority over the siting of LNG terminals. According to a press release from Sen. Wyden's office, this bill is identical to S. 2822 which he introduced in the last session of Congress. The Associated Press provides additional coverage.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=8c7ad3b3-20e6-43e9-8613-7078a5a0c648&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=8c7ad3b3-20e6-43e9-8613-7078a5a0c648&RSS=trueWed, 03 Mar 2010 16:51:43 GMTBusiness Week, Medvedev also said that he does not see any reason for Gazprom to revise its goal to capture 10% of the U.S. gas market by 2020.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f59c7230-401b-45a0-a4ab-6f731042e1a0&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f59c7230-401b-45a0-a4ab-6f731042e1a0&RSS=trueWed, 03 Mar 2010 16:50:04 GMTWeaver's Cove LNG project yesterday before a Rhode Island Senate task force reviewing the LNG proposal. The Providence Journal reports that the officials, which included fire chiefs and town administrators, raised security and environmental concerns.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=dfb84b15-6469-47cc-aa0a-6c4476b9dce7&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=dfb84b15-6469-47cc-aa0a-6c4476b9dce7&RSS=trueWed, 03 Mar 2010 16:30:19 GMTannounced yesterday that it has placed the Elba Island LNG Terminal Expansion and Elba Express natural gas pipeline in service. The company says that the three new vaporizer units that were part of the expansion have raised the facility's sendout capacity to 1.75 Bcf/d. A new storage tank, also part of the expansion, will be placed in service this summer. Reuters provides further coverage.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=b30bc246-21d3-4def-ba4e-69e09a7e4342&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=b30bc246-21d3-4def-ba4e-69e09a7e4342&RSS=trueWed, 03 Mar 2010 16:27:35 GMT

• Georgia Commits to Transiting LNG for Bulgaria (Novinite)

]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=78173ee8-8b45-4e6f-ae4b-04973d4214dc&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=78173ee8-8b45-4e6f-ae4b-04973d4214dc&RSS=trueTue, 02 Mar 2010 17:03:46 GMTSparrows Point LNG. The Department of Planning's letter to FERC is available in the eLibrary under Docket No. CP07-62.

Separately, FERC staff announced the availability of a revised Draft Final General Conformity Determination for Pennsylvania for the Sparrows Point LNG project and associated pipelines. FERC concluded that the portions of the project that will be located in Pennsylvania will achieve conformity with applicable state and federal air quality standards once project developers purchase the requisite number of NOx offsets. FERC's draft is also available in the eLibrary under Docket No. CP07-62.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=e8309bc5-1b37-468c-ab84-0489fd4b8224&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=e8309bc5-1b37-468c-ab84-0489fd4b8224&RSS=trueTue, 02 Mar 2010 16:03:46 GMTprevious plans for an LNG import project on or near Outer Brewster Island. However, he told the Patriot Ledger that "it could become an issue down the road."]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=b337a649-1a64-40b0-8e01-017aa80f7ef0&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=b337a649-1a64-40b0-8e01-017aa80f7ef0&RSS=trueTue, 02 Mar 2010 16:01:46 GMTProvidence Journal argues that the Weaver's Cove LNG import project, if constructed, would have no effect on efforts to bring the America's Cup yacht race to Narragansett Bay.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=7e0c1042-c0e4-49b3-b83f-00fc5c66620c&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=7e0c1042-c0e4-49b3-b83f-00fc5c66620c&RSS=trueTue, 02 Mar 2010 15:59:36 GMT

• Gazprom CEO Expects Future Cooperation with GDF Suez on LNG and Other Energy Issues (RFI)
• Councillors Welcome Power Plant Associated with Shannon LNG Project (Irish Times)
• U.K. to Top Spain for LNG Imports (Calgary Herald)
• Qatar Expects to Export LNG to Poland by 2014 (Business Week)

]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=1f5d7188-ebb9-4de0-aa90-00983532dcec&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=1f5d7188-ebb9-4de0-aa90-00983532dcec&RSS=trueTue, 02 Mar 2010 15:56:10 GMTmeeting for tomorrow evening to discuss state environmental permits sought by the developers of the Bradwood Landing LNG import project. Read more in the Longview Daily News (Wash.).]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=6ad6df26-92b8-408d-b1d3-008bacdad3d2&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=6ad6df26-92b8-408d-b1d3-008bacdad3d2&RSS=trueTue, 02 Mar 2010 15:54:22 GMTElba Island LNG import terminal and associated pipeline to El Paso Pipeline Partners LP, the company’s master limited partnership subsidiary. According to Business Week, the executives noted that the LNG terminal and pipeline provide consistent revenue and low maintenance costs.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=4a4157e5-4191-4395-b539-017af2066b3b&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=4a4157e5-4191-4395-b539-017af2066b3b&RSS=trueMon, 01 Mar 2010 16:16:23 GMTPier Reinforcement Project by March 12, 2010. The request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP09-60.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=630d6077-c4c9-442c-8f41-0ad8af127a95&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=630d6077-c4c9-442c-8f41-0ad8af127a95&RSS=trueMon, 01 Mar 2010 15:12:28 GMTGlobe and Mail that the investment "validates"  investments in the Kitimat LNG liquefaction terminal, although KOGAS and Kitimat LNG have not  entered into  any commercial agreements.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=b24914c9-2921-4da3-88bc-01984ac02e5b&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=b24914c9-2921-4da3-88bc-01984ac02e5b&RSS=trueMon, 01 Mar 2010 15:09:28 GMTPlatts LNG Daily, the report is not expected until the end of 2010. [Subscription required]]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=a03ee099-b1ce-400f-a26a-014d967c106f&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=a03ee099-b1ce-400f-a26a-014d967c106f&RSS=trueMon, 01 Mar 2010 15:07:16 GMTThe Facts reports that a $12,000 donation from Freeport LNG to Freeport Fire and EMS paid for a new fire extinguisher training pit. The training pit can be transported around the community for fire safety demonstrations and training.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=dc555501-a79e-4861-ba4f-00de5f84981c&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=dc555501-a79e-4861-ba4f-00de5f84981c&RSS=trueMon, 01 Mar 2010 15:05:21 GMTThe Tribune (Nassau, Bahamas).]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=bea7f2f7-a9ad-4093-aeb5-03d24a3c4cc6&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=bea7f2f7-a9ad-4093-aeb5-03d24a3c4cc6&RSS=trueFri, 26 Feb 2010 14:54:21 GMT

• U.K.'s Centrica Buys Suncor LNG Asset in Trinidad (Reuters)
• U.K. South Hook LNG Flows Soar as Terminal Commissioning Continues (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]

]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=ab51195a-f843-45f6-8cb7-0268de17f4c2&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=ab51195a-f843-45f6-8cb7-0268de17f4c2&RSS=trueFri, 26 Feb 2010 14:51:24 GMTGulf 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 Press.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f53a2c0d-7e87-46cb-83eb-018e676c45e2&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=f53a2c0d-7e87-46cb-83eb-018e676c45e2&RSS=trueFri, 26 Feb 2010 14:49:18 GMTChelsea Record (Mass.) argues that LNG vessels should unload their cargos at offshore deepwater ports, not at the Everett LNG facility near Boston.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=fb531131-3d16-47c4-92fd-0df4dd119794&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=fb531131-3d16-47c4-92fd-0df4dd119794&RSS=trueThu, 25 Feb 2010 16:55:51 GMTBoston Herald that the Northeast Gateway LNG deepwater port provides an alternative to the Everett terminal for delivering LNG imports to the Boston area. The spokesperson also noted that Excelerate will have unloaded seven LNG cargos by the end of February at Northeast Gateway, which is approximately 15-20% of the natural gas needed in New England this season. In response, Jim Hunt, director of environment and energy for Boston Mayor Thomas Menino's office, praised Northeast Gateway but suggested that the facility may not have enough import capacity to replace the Everett LNG terminal.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=bfdae2aa-a2d2-47d7-8eb1-03e7bb2c823a&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=bfdae2aa-a2d2-47d7-8eb1-03e7bb2c823a&RSS=trueThu, 25 Feb 2010 16:30:48 GMTCameron LNG import terminal. Marine Log offers further details.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=9ee9c2be-0070-456f-bd54-02ecddea7b1e&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=9ee9c2be-0070-456f-bd54-02ecddea7b1e&RSS=trueThu, 25 Feb 2010 16:28:19 GMTBradwood Landing LNG and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development have entered into an agreement that stays the state's review period to decide whether the Bradwood Landing LNG project is consistent with Oregon's federally approved Coastal Zone Management Plan until September 15, 2010. The agreement is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP06-365.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=3373992c-5b20-4481-b4a8-02c3c98a052e&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=3373992c-5b20-4481-b4a8-02c3c98a052e&RSS=trueThu, 25 Feb 2010 16:25:52 GMT

• Central Eastern European Leaders Press for LNG Imports, Nabucco Gas Pipeline to Diversify Energy Supply (Reuters)

]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=5d4ced12-a678-467d-8e1b-e56441847b7e&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=5d4ced12-a678-467d-8e1b-e56441847b7e&RSS=trueWed, 24 Feb 2010 16:18:57 GMTCanaport LNG terminal, told the Telegraph-Journal that, although the Deep Panuke natural gas production project located offshore Nova Scotia has been delayed, Repsol's ability to deliver gas to the region will not be compromised. The spokesperson said additional gas supplies could be imported as LNG via the Canaport terminal, adding "[t]hat's the beauty of the LNG terminal – you can bring gas from elsewhere if you need it."]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=0d85a30a-954b-4be1-bd88-e44b58da0b62&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=0d85a30a-954b-4be1-bd88-e44b58da0b62&RSS=trueWed, 24 Feb 2010 15:53:35 GMT

• CEO of Bord Gais Offers Support for Shannon LNG Project (The Kerryman)

]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=3a2f8e40-93ff-42fc-bb19-e2582829a1f8&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=3a2f8e40-93ff-42fc-bb19-e2582829a1f8&RSS=trueWed, 24 Feb 2010 15:51:37 GMTSenate Task Force on Liquefied Natural Gas, union representatives and local business owners expressed their support for the Weaver's Cove LNG import project, arguing that the project would help the region's economy. The Providence Journal provides additional coverage.]]>Blog Entryhttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=6d41534f-d7e9-4046-bc3a-ded6c1ab80a6&RSS=truehttp://www.lnglawblog.com/BlogEntry.aspx?_entry=6d41534f-d7e9-4046-bc3a-ded6c1ab80a6&RSS=trueWed, 24 Feb 2010 15:45:55 GMTEverett LNG import terminal, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino (D) said that he continues to believe that LNG vessels should be unloaded at one of the two LNG deepwater ports located offshore Massachusetts. Read more in the Boston Herald.]]>Blog Entry