Alaskan Gubernatorial Candidate Considering Supply Options, Including Kenai LNG Plant
Posted on Jul 28, 2009 in Liquefaction, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Alaskan Gubernatorial Candidate Considering Supply Options, Including Kenai LNG Plant
In his letter to the editor of the Anchorage Daily News, Alaskan gubernatorial hopeful, Senator Hollis French, noted the need for a Strategic Gas Initiative to create an “emergency storehouse of natural gas” for the winter. Hollis writes, “Whether it would be stored underground in old wells, or above ground in tanks, or delivered via the LNG plant in Kenai (which...
Oregon LNG Files Suit Against Port of Astoria
Posted on Jul 27, 2009 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon LNG Files Suit Against Port of Astoria
On July 22, 2009, Oregon LNG filed suit in U.S. District Court against the Port of Astoria. According to Oregon LNG CEO Peter Hansen, the lawsuit is a precautionary measure intended to protect his company’s investment in the 96-acre site planned for development if the Port decides not to renew the state lease next month. The Port Commission signed a pass through lease agreement...
FERC Issues Order on Petition for Waiver by North Baja, Shell, and Gazprom
Posted on Jul 27, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues Order on Petition for Waiver by North Baja, Shell, and Gazprom
On July 23, 2009, FERC issued an order granting in part a petition for a waiver of certain capacity release requirements filed by North Baja Pipeline, Shell Energy North America, and Gazprom. The petition specifically sought a waiver to permit Shell to release some of its firm transportation capacity on North Baja to Gazprom at Shell’s negotiated rate. The capacity would be used...
Board of Selectmen Refuses to Meet with Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jul 27, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Board of Selectmen Refuses to Meet with Weaver’s Cove
The Somerset, Mass., Board of Selectmen continues to refuse any meeting with Weaver’s Cove Energy to discuss the proposed LNG facilities. Weaver’s Cove Energy requested the meeting to discuss safety and economic issues, but the Board maintains that Weaver’s Cove Energy has nothing new to say about the proposed facility. Read more in the Herald...
Port Delays Decision on Lease Renewal for Oregon LNG
Posted on Jul 24, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port Delays Decision on Lease Renewal for Oregon LNG
Earlier this week, the Port of Astoria Commission delayed its decision to renew its land lease for the Oregon LNG project until August 18, 2009. The Daily Astorian reports that commissioners are hoping to know by August 18 whether the Port has a valid ownership claim to land it leases from the state and subleases to Oregon LNG, and the outcome of the Oregon attorney general’s...