EPA Critical of Proposed Route for Pipeline Associated with Jordan Cove LNG
Posted on Dec 18, 2008 in Environmental, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on EPA Critical of Proposed Route for Pipeline Associated with Jordan Cove LNG
Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed comments on FERC’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline. Specifically, EPA criticizes details of a proposed overland route for the pipeline (an alternative to the current route that crosses Coos Bay),and raises concerns over plans...
Freeport LNG Requests to Bring In LNG Supplied Via Truck
Posted on Dec 17, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Requests to Bring In LNG Supplied Via Truck
On December 9, 2008, Freeport LNG Development, L.P., filed an application requesting that FERC amend its authorization to construct and operate the Freeport LNG terminal to allow the terminal to bring in domestic LNG supplies via truck in order to maintain a proper cryogenic state for the facility’s LNG storage tanks. Comments on this proposal are due January 6, 2009, and the...
Clatsop County Board (Ore.) Considering Response to Referendum on Natural Gas Pipeline Siting
Posted on Dec 17, 2008 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Clatsop County Board (Ore.) Considering Response to Referendum on Natural Gas Pipeline Siting
The Daily Astorian [subscription required] reports that the Clatsop County, Ore., Board of Commissioners is still considering its response to the referendum passed by local residents prohibitng the siting of natural gas pipelines on land zoned for open space, parks, and recreation. The decision could impact the proposed route of a pipeline associated with the Bradwood Landing LNG...
Man Indicted for Shining Laser into Cockpit of Helicopter Escorting LNG Vessel
Posted on Dec 16, 2008 in Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Man Indicted for Shining Laser into Cockpit of Helicopter Escorting LNG Vessel
The Boston Globe reports that last week a federal grand jury indicted a man for shining a powerful laser into the cockpit of a state police helicopter that was escorting an LNG vessel to the Everett terminal near Boston, Mass., in December 2007. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force investigated the...
TORP to Redesign LNG Deepwater Port Proposal
Posted on Dec 15, 2008 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on TORP to Redesign LNG Deepwater Port Proposal
TORP Terminal LP announced Friday that it will refile its application for the Bienville LNG deepwater port terminal and plans to revise its design for the project to use ambient air instead of sea water to regasify imported LNG. The Mobile Press-Register reports that a number of local environmental activists are encouraged by the design...