MARAD to Apply Existing Regulations to Deepwater Port Applications For Exports of Gas
Posted on May 8, 2015 in Federal Regulation | Comments Off on MARAD to Apply Existing Regulations to Deepwater Port Applications For Exports of Gas
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a Final Policy stating that it intends to apply its existing Deepwater Port regulations, which have previously been used to evaluate Deepwater Port applications for imports of gas or oil, to Deepwater Port applications for exports of oil and gas. ...
PHMSA Adjusts LNG Facility Operator User Fees
Posted on May 8, 2015 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction | Comments Off on PHMSA Adjusts LNG Facility Operator User Fees
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has revised its fee program paid by LNG facility operators to fund PHMSA’s LNG facility safety program. The fees will now be based on 1.6% of gas costs, implemented on a 10-tier approach, and will be billed by operator instead of by plant. ...
First Nation Rejects $1 Billion Offer for Support of Pacific Northwest LNG Project
Posted on May 8, 2015 in Canada & Mexico, Liquefaction, LNG Exports | Comments Off on First Nation Rejects $1 Billion Offer for Support of Pacific Northwest LNG Project
The Globe and Mail reports that, after an initial vote, members of Canadian First Nation Lax Kw’alaams have rejected a C$1 billion (approximately $820 million) offer to support the proposed Petronas-led Pacific Northwest LNG project near Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Lax Kw’alaams Mayor Garry Reece and 12 elected councillors will make the final decision on the offer on behalf of...
DOE Issues Final Order Authorizing Dominion Cove Point LNG Non-FTA Exports
Posted on May 8, 2015 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Liquefaction, LNG Exports | Comments Off on DOE Issues Final Order Authorizing Dominion Cove Point LNG Non-FTA Exports
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Final Order and Opinion authorizing Dominion Cove Point LNG to export up to 281 Bcf/year of LNG over a term of 20 years to nations without a Free Trade Agreement (non-FTA) with the United States. DOE rejected protests alleging negative environmental impacts from the proposed exports by concluding that the protestors failed “to overcome...
FERC Grants Corpus Christi Liquefaction Authority to Commence Remaining Site Preparation
Posted on May 6, 2015 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Grants Corpus Christi Liquefaction Authority to Commence Remaining Site Preparation
Today, FERC issued an order granting Cheniere Energy affiliate Corpus Christi Liquefaction authority to commence all remaining site preparation activities for its proposed liquefaction and LNG export terminal project in Corpus Christi Bay, San Patricio County, Texas. FERC’s order does not authorize the commencement of construction of the project facilities at the LNG terminal....