FERC Seeks Additional Data From Sound Energy Solutions
Posted on Feb 2, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, LNGLawBlog, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on FERC Seeks Additional Data From Sound Energy Solutions
FERC yesterday requested new analysis of exclusion zones using local meteorological data and has asked for details regarding gas quality as well as extensive vessel transit planning from Sound Energy Solutions, the company behind the LNG terminal proposed for Long Beach, Calif. The agency also wants SES to elaborate on the advantages of importing LNG from foreign countries and provide...
FERC Approves NEPA Pre-Filing for Elba Island Expansion Project
Posted on Feb 2, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Approves NEPA Pre-Filing for Elba Island Expansion Project
In a letter issued February 1, 2006, FERC accepted Southern LNG’s request to initiate the NEPA pre-filing process for its proposed expansion to increase storage capacity and deliverability at its Elba Island LNG terminal and construct 191 miles of pipeline facilities. The letter is available in the FERC e-Library in Docket...
El Paso Announces Start-Up of Second Elba Island Expansion
Posted on Feb 2, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on El Paso Announces Start-Up of Second Elba Island Expansion
El Paso Corporation yesterday issued a press release announcing the start-up of its completed expansion project, which increases the terminal’s total storage capacity to 7.3 Bcf and total send-out capacity to 1.2 Bcf/d. The expansion includes a new docking area which can accommodate two LNG tankers simultaneously. Jim Yardley, president of El Paso’s Southern Pipeline Group,...
BG Signs MoU With Brass LNG For 20-Year Supply
Posted on Feb 2, 2006 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on BG Signs MoU With Brass LNG For 20-Year Supply
UK-based BG and Nigeria’s Brass LNG have entered a MoU for BG to purchase 2 million tons of LNG per year for 20 years with initial shipments scheduled for 2010. World Gas Intelligence reports that cargos are to be sent to the Lake Charles and Elba Island terminals, but BG retains the right to divert shipments to other locations such as the UK and Italy. [Subscription...
Op-ed: U.S. Must Take Action in Curbing Energy Shortfall
Posted on Feb 1, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: U.S. Must Take Action in Curbing Energy Shortfall
U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.) says that while there are environmental and safety concerns about LNG development, terminal proposals such as those sited for offshore Massachusetts should be considered in light of the energy predicament. Lynch, who serves on the House subcommittee on national security, emerging threats and international relations, is also calling for more...