FERC Issues Data Requests Regarding Crown Landing Vapor Dispersion Zones
Posted on Nov 21, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues Data Requests Regarding Crown Landing Vapor Dispersion Zones
Finding that estimated vapor dispersion distances may extend beyond Crown Landing’s property line, FERC has issued a data request requiring Crown Landing demonstrate compliance with federal safety standards mandating dispersion exclusion zones at LNG facilities. The data request can be found in Docket No. CP04-411 at the FERC e-Library...
Cove Point LNG Importers Oppose WGL at FERC on Gas Leaks Allegations
Posted on Nov 21, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cove Point LNG Importers Oppose WGL at FERC on Gas Leaks Allegations
Cove Point’s three LNG importers, BP, Shell and Statoil, filed with FERC Nov.17 a joint response to Washington Gas Light allegations that lean regasified LNG sourced from Cove Point has caused leaks on its distribution system in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The importers urge that FERC reject WGL’s position, saying that the dispute does not belong in the Cove...
Coast Guard to Draft Letter of Recommendation
Posted on Nov 21, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Coast Guard to Draft Letter of Recommendation
The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing to draft a Letter of Recommendation for two proposed LNG facilities in Jackson County, Mississippi. In response to letters of intent submitted by the projects, Gulf LNG Clean Energy and Bayou Casotte Energy, the Coast Guard has issued a request for comments and notice of public meetings regarding marine safety and security related to the suitability of...
Broadwater LNG Critics Express Environmental Concerns
Posted on Nov 21, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater LNG Critics Express Environmental Concerns
Yesterday’s edition of The Day features an article on the environmental concerns raised by the Broadwater LNG proposal. Opponents cite concerns about safety, environment, aesthetics and the industrial use of a public space. [Archived articles require a...
Utility and Other Officials Stress Need for Gas Interchangeability Decisions
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Utility and Other Officials Stress Need for Gas Interchangeability Decisions
Speakers at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Conference yesterday said FERC and the natural gas industry need to agree on tariff requirements so that new LNG facilities can avoid interchangeability issues. Conference speakers also addressed LNG safety risks, highlighting the need for site-specific determinations. See yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily for...