Editorial: “Transnational” LNG Plan Is Necessary
Posted on Mar 16, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: “Transnational” LNG Plan Is Necessary
In an editorial published today, The Boston Globe criticizes two onshore terminal proposals in Massachusetts, but acknowledges the increasing demand for energy. The paper stresses the importance of “a reliable, safe, and environmentally benign system of LNG delivery” in New England, and calls on U.S. and Canadian politicians “to produce a transnational plan that works...
Woodside to Discuss Offshore LNG Project Today
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Woodside to Discuss Offshore LNG Project Today
Woodside Energy, an Australian firm, today will reveal details of its plan to site an LNG terminal about 22 miles offshore California. The tankers would regasify LNG onboard and send the fuel via pipeline to consumers. Woodside President Jane Cutler said that the terminal could supply an average of 800 MMcf/d of natural gas, pending federal approval. Susan Jordan, a member of the...
Task Force Concerned Over Broadwater’s Potential Impact on Naval Base
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Task Force Concerned Over Broadwater’s Potential Impact on Naval Base
The Day reports that the Long Island Sound LNG Task Force has expressed concern that LNG tankers en route to Broadwater’s proposed terminal would interfere with operations at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Conn. “If the congestion proves to be an interference with the operations at the sub base, to the point where it may adversely affect its status as a strategic...
Shell and Statoil Seek Capacity Agreements for Cove Point LNG Terminal
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in E&P, Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Shell and Statoil Seek Capacity Agreements for Cove Point LNG Terminal
Today’s World Gas Intelligence reports that Shell and Statoil’s negotiations with suppliers have not produced new contracts for imports into the Cove Point LNG terminal in Maryland. Shell’s two-year contract with Repsol has ended, but a Shell official says the company “currently utilizes its Cove Point capacity for spot cargoes and is working on the development...
Report on U.S. Northeast and Canadian LNG Terminals
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Report on U.S. Northeast and Canadian LNG Terminals
Today’s World Gas Intelligence reports on the progress of several LNG development projects proposed for New England and eastern Canada. [Subscription required]