Op-eds Support Cabrillo Port
Posted on Apr 27, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-eds Support Cabrillo Port
An Oxnard, Calif. resident responds to remarks made by Councilman Tim Flynn in opposition to BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port proposal. The resident says that, rather than reduce reliance on all imported fuel as Flynn suggests, the U.S. should look to decrease dependence on oil producing countries that “driv[e] the cost of crude oil through the ceiling.” He says the...
Kitimat LNG and Haisla Reach Agreement
Posted on Apr 27, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Kitimat LNG and Haisla Reach Agreement
Kitimat LNG and the Haisla First Nation have entered into an agreement that would allow the Haisla to purchase equity in, and to participate in investment and construction opportunities associated with the company’s proposed 610 MMcf/day LNG facility in British Columbia. Kitimat LNG and the Canadian government have approved a land lease agreement under which the Haisla will...
DOE to Hold Third Public LNG Forum in Los Angeles
Posted on Apr 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on DOE to Hold Third Public LNG Forum in Los Angeles
The Department of Energy today announced that it has scheduled the third in a series of public forums designed to educate interested parties about LNG: it will take place June 1 in Los Angeles. The informational sessions, which are mandated by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, are intended to help address the nation’s energy needs by initiating dialogue between civilians and...
Details of Cacouna Energy Project Expected by Year’s End
Posted on Apr 27, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Details of Cacouna Energy Project Expected by Year’s End
Petro-Canada CEO Ron Brenneman this week told analysts that he expects the proposed Cacouna Energy terminal to be approved toward the end of 2006, and that details on cost and gas markets should be available before 2007. A Russian liquefaction project in St. Petersburg will supply the terminal; Brenneman said Gazprom’s involvement also will be clarified by the end of the year....
U.S. Benefits From Shift in Global LNG Spot Market
Posted on Apr 26, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on U.S. Benefits From Shift in Global LNG Spot Market
A recent shift in the international LNG spot market has directed increased flows toward the United States as European and Asian imports decrease due to warmer temperatures in Europe and price caps in Asia. According to today’s World Gas Intelligence, the four major U.S. import facilities saw an increase in LNG cargoes this spring, with Dominion’s Cove Point LNG terminal...