FERC Releases Draft EIS for Jordan Cove Energy Project’s LNG Terminal
Posted on Nov 7, 2014 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Releases Draft EIS for Jordan Cove Energy Project’s LNG Terminal
Today, FERC released a notice of availability of the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for Jordan Cove Energy Project’s proposed LNG export terminal near Coos Bay, Ore. and interconnected pipeline. According to FERC’s notice, the Staff concludes that the limited adverse environmental impacts from the project would be substantially reduced with the implementation of the...
LNG Canada Submits Kitimat Terminal Proposal for Environmental Review
Posted on Nov 7, 2014 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, LNG Exports | Comments Off on LNG Canada Submits Kitimat Terminal Proposal for Environmental Review
The British Columbia B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has accepted LNG Canada’s application for an environmental assessment certificate for its proposed LNG export terminal at Kitimat, B.C. According to the press release, the application now begins a 180-day application review phase, after which the EAO will refer its report and recommendations to the Minister of Environment...
FERC Approves Pre-Filing Request for Gulf South’s Feeder Pipeline to Freeport LNG Terminal
Posted on Nov 6, 2014 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Liquefaction, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Approves Pre-Filing Request for Gulf South’s Feeder Pipeline to Freeport LNG Terminal
FERC has approved Gulf South Pipeline’s request to commence pre-filing environmental review of its proposed Coastal Bend Header Project, consisting of construction and operation of approximately 65 miles of 36-inch diameter pipeline interconnecting Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s system in Wharton County, Texas with the Freeport LNG terminal in Brazoria County, Texas. The project...
DOE Releases Revised Procedures for Processing Changes in Control for Gas Import and Export Authorizations
Posted on Nov 5, 2014 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on DOE Releases Revised Procedures for Processing Changes in Control for Gas Import and Export Authorizations
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released streamlined procedures for processing applications for changes in control for pending gas import and export applications and existing authorizations. DOE’s procedures can be found...
BC Hydro Announces Rates for Service to LNG Facilities; Signs Electricity Supply Agreement with LNG Canada
Posted on Nov 5, 2014 in Canada & Mexico, LNG Exports | Comments Off on BC Hydro Announces Rates for Service to LNG Facilities; Signs Electricity Supply Agreement with LNG Canada
BC Hydro announced that its rates for electricity service to LNG facilities for 2014 have been set at a combined energy and demand charge of $83.02 per MWh, before taxes. This new charge is an increase from the average rate of $54.34/MWh (before taxes) paid in 2014 by other industrial customers in British Columbia. LNG customers also will also be required to contribute the full cost...