SUEZ LNG NA President Testifies Before Congressional Committee
Posted on Jul 31, 2008 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on SUEZ LNG NA President Testifies Before Congressional Committee
In testimony given yesterday before the U.S. House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, SUEZ LNG NA President and CEO Clay Harris emphasized the importance of LNG’s role in moderating natural gas prices in the U.S. market by diversifying gas supply. However, Harris noted that LNG should be viewed as a supplement to North American gas supplies, not a fuel...
Oregon LNG Opposition Groups to Host Public Meetings
Posted on Jul 31, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon LNG Opposition Groups to Host Public Meetings
Several LNG opposition groups based in Oregon will host a series of four public meetings in August. The Daily Astorian provides additional details.
NATS Lowers Estimate of U.S. LNG Imports for 2008
Posted on Jul 31, 2008 in Markets and Competition | Comments Off on NATS Lowers Estimate of U.S. LNG Imports for 2008
Yesterday, NATS revised its 2008 estimate of LNG imports to the United States from 375 Bcf to 340-360 Bcf, noting that the Everett and Elba Island LNG regasification terminals will remain the most active LNG import terminals. [Subscription...
U.S. Coast Guard Finds Waterway Suitable for Cove Point Expansion
Posted on Jul 30, 2008 in Marine Regulation, Safety & Security | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Finds Waterway Suitable for Cove Point Expansion
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Letter of Recommendation regarding the Cove Point LNG Terminal Expansion project, stating that “the waterway leading up to the Cove Point LNG terminal is suitable for the increased LNG marine traffic associated with [the terminal expansion]...
Massachusetts Governor to Examine LNG Legislation
Posted on Jul 30, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Governor to Examine LNG Legislation
A spokesperson for Gov. Deval Patrick (D-Mass.) told GateHouse News Service (carried via the Fall River Herald News) that the governor will examine the LNG siting legislation that was passed by both houses of the state legislature this week. According to the article, Massachusetts Majority Whip Joan A. Menard (D) said that she believes Gov. Patrick is “opposed to the LNG...