FERC Provides Project Update for the Oregon LNG Terminal
Posted on Feb 7, 2014 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Provides Project Update for the Oregon LNG Terminal
FERC has released an update on the status of its review of Oregon LNG’s application to construct an LNG terminal at Warrenton, Ore. and interconnected pipeline. FERC is currently reviewing information to complete its biological assessment and essential fish habitat assessment, after which it will release a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The draft EIS then will be made...
FERC Requests Updated Information on Downeast LNG’s Import Terminal Proposal
Posted on Feb 6, 2014 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Requests Updated Information on Downeast LNG’s Import Terminal Proposal
Today, FERC staff sent a letter to Downeast LNG requesting updated information on its proposed LNG import terminal on Passamaquoddy Bay, Washington County, Maine. FERC requested, among other things, that Downeast (1) discuss how changes in domestic gas production since Downeast’s application impact its proposal, (2) state if there have been any changes to the market underlying...
New Coalition Formed to Push for Expanded LNG Exports
Posted on Feb 6, 2014 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on New Coalition Formed to Push for Expanded LNG Exports
Yesterday, a new coalition called “Our Energy Moment” was launched “dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the many benefits of expanded markets” for LNG. The coalition, representing a diverse group of businesses and economic development organizations, hosted an event today to bring together members of Congress, key stakeholders and other energy and business leaders to discuss...
B.C. Delays Unveiling of LNG Tax Structure
Posted on Feb 5, 2014 in Canada & Mexico, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on B.C. Delays Unveiling of LNG Tax Structure
The Vancouver Sun reports that the British Columbia government has delayed until next fall the introduction of legislation to establish a tax regime on LNG exports. According to the report, the tax proposal was expected to be made public this month, and some information is expected when the government releases its budget on February 18, 2014, but no specific numbers are expected until...
Industrial Group Critical of House Report Calling for Increased LNG Exports to Non-FTA Nations
Posted on Feb 5, 2014 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Industrial Group Critical of House Report Calling for Increased LNG Exports to Non-FTA Nations
The Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA), a nonpartisan association of leading manufacturing companies, issued a statement critical of the white paper released yesterday by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee that urged DOE to expeditiously approve pending applications to export LNG. IECA stated that “shipping LNG to countries without a free trade agreement [FTA]...