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FERC Plans to Issue FEIS for Corpus Christi LNG Terminal in October 2014

FERC has released a notice that it plans to release the final environmental impact statement for Corpus Christi Liquefaction’s (CCL) proposed LNG import and export terminal on October 8, 2014.  The terminal would be located near Corpus Christi, Texas, and would have the capacity to liquefy up to approximately 2.1 Bcf/day.  Other federal agencies must act by January 6, 2015, on any...

LNG Canada Obtains Option on Land for Kitimat LNG Terminal

The Globe and Mail reports that LNG Canada, a joint venture of Shell Canada Energy, Phoenix Energy Holdings Ltd., Kogas Canada LNG Ltd. and Diamond LNG Canada Ltd., has entered into an agreement with Rio Tinto Group to lease or purchase a wharf and land at Kitimat, British Columbia, the site for LNG Canada’s proposed LNG export...

FERC to Release Final EIS for Downeast LNG Import Terminal in May 2014

FERC released a notice indicating that it intends to release on May 15, 2014, the final environmental impact statement for the proposed Downeast LNG import terminal on Passamaquoddy Bay, Washington County, Maine. Other federal agencies must act by August 13, 2014, on any other authorizations for the project required by those agencies. FERC’s notice can be found here, and the complete...

Jordan Cove Energy LNG Export Application Next Up For DOE Review

With yesterday’s approval of the Cameron LNG export application, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) order of precedence, next up for DOE review is Jordan Cove Energy Project’s (Jordan Cove) application to export six million metric tonnes/year (292 Bcf) of LNG to nations without a Free Trade Agreement with the United States.  Jordan Cove proposes to export the LNG from a...

Alaska Lawmakers Reviewing Alaska LNG Proposal

The Juneau Empire reports that Alaska Senate Resources Committee is holding hearings this week on proposed legislation that could make Alaska a partner in the Alaska LNG project, which would consist of a proposed LNG export terminal and interconnected pipeline to access North Slope gas supplies.  According to the report, the bill addresses, among other things, whether the state should...

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