U.S. Senate Candidates in Oregon Differ on LNG
Posted on Sep 2, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Senate Candidates in Oregon Differ on LNG
The Associated Press (carried via The Oregonian) reports on the differences between Oregonian Senate candidates over the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. Incumbent U.S. Senator Gordon Smith (R) is waiting until the federal project siting process is complete before passing judgment on the project, while Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley opposes...
FERC Releases DEIS for Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Import Project
Posted on Sep 2, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Releases DEIS for Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Import Project
According to its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Jordan Cove LNG regasification terminal released August 29th, FERC has concluded that the project would have “limited adverse environmental impacts.” The DEIS is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP07-441. Platts LNG Daily also provides additional coverage [subscription...
Costa Azul LNG Terminal Dedicated
Posted on Sep 2, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Costa Azul LNG Terminal Dedicated
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that last week, Mexican officials, including President Felipe Calderon, joined Sempra Energy to dedicate the Costa Azul LNG regasification terminal in Baja...
Cheniere Official Reacts to Effects of Hurricane Gustav
Posted on Sep 2, 2008 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Cheniere Official Reacts to Effects of Hurricane Gustav
Senior vice president for Cheniere Energy Darron Granger told the New York Times that oil and gas interests in the Gulf of Mexico, including Cheniere’s LNG terminals that are complete and under construction, “dodged the bullet” as Hurricane Gustav appeared to leave installations unharmed. [Free registration...
Analyst: Gas Shale Projects Affecting U.S. LNG Projects
Posted on Sep 2, 2008 in Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Analyst: Gas Shale Projects Affecting U.S. LNG Projects
Industry analyst Zach Allen of Pan Eurasian Enterprises told Energy Current that he believes the unexpected productivity of gas shale plays in the United States is affecting the nation’s LNG import terminals. While Allen expects LNG to once again be competitive in the North American market, he does not anticipate such a situation for two or three years given global...