Btu Content of Trinidad LNG Raised Because of Pipe Leak
Posted on Nov 17, 2005 in Gas Composition, Liquefaction, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Btu Content of Trinidad LNG Raised Because of Pipe Leak
A spokesperson for Tractabel LNG said the Btu content of LNG from Trinidad and Tobago, which is usually lower than that of LNG from other countries, will be temporarily higher because of a leak in the pipeline that normally carries propane away from the liquefaction plant. Linda Vitek said she does not anticipate any difficulties at the Tractabel LNG terminal in Everett, Mass....
Virginia Lawmakers Create Favorable Terminal Siting Bill
Posted on Nov 16, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Virginia Lawmakers Create Favorable Terminal Siting Bill
Virginia state legislators plan to introduce a bill that would make energy terminal siting more feasible, a measure intended to provide the state affordable energy supplies. If passed, the legislation would give Virginia’s State Corporation Commission the authority to determine which locations are ideal for such facilities and to waive local zoning regulations for terminal...
NARUC Set to Ratify Resolution Encouraging States to Support Long-Term Agreements
Posted on Nov 16, 2005 in Markets and Competition, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NARUC Set to Ratify Resolution Encouraging States to Support Long-Term Agreements
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners yesterday was set to approve a resolution calling on state officials to foster attempts to guarantee lasting supply and transportation agreements. Encouragement of long-term contracts is imperative for pipelines and LNG proposals that may provide supplies to U.S. markets with rising consumer demands, according to Donald...
NARUC Says EPACT 2005 Urges States to Support Energy Infrastructure Initiatives
Posted on Nov 16, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NARUC Says EPACT 2005 Urges States to Support Energy Infrastructure Initiatives
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners on Monday said that the Energy Policy Act of 2005 calls on state regulators to promote necessary gas and electricity infrastructure improvements, and fosters more cooperation between state and federal officials to construct energy facilities that promote efficiency. Yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily has the story....
LNG Initiatives Provide Foundation for Solid Investment Ratings
Posted on Nov 16, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on LNG Initiatives Provide Foundation for Solid Investment Ratings
According to S&P Analyst Jan Willem Plantagie, ratings agencies use factors such as energy infrastructure, production trains and technology risks to award energy companies good credit ratings, thus encouraging investment in the LNG industry. See yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily for details. [Subscription...