Sabine Pass LNG Files Monthly Construction Progress Report
Posted on Nov 27, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Sabine Pass LNG Files Monthly Construction Progress Report
Sabine Pass LNG, LP, filed a report at FERC on construction activities for its LNG export terminal, stating that as of the end of October, engineering was 28% complete, procurement was 25.9% complete, and overall project completion is 14.7%. Sabine Pass added that the overall project schedule is progressing ahead of the contractual schedule basis. Early targets for Train 1 substantial...
Cambridge Energy Subsidiary Receives DOE FTA LNG Export Authority
Posted on Nov 26, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Cambridge Energy Subsidiary Receives DOE FTA LNG Export Authority
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted the application of CE FLNG, LLC (CE FLNG), a subsidiary of Cambridge Energy Holdings, LLC, for long-term, multi-contract authorizations to export up to 8 million metric tons per year (approximately 389.6 Bcf) of domestically produced LNG over a thirty-year period from a floating terminal it intends to construct, own, and operate in...
FERC Approves Pre-filing Process for Excelerate’s Lavaca Bay Project
Posted on Nov 21, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Approves Pre-filing Process for Excelerate’s Lavaca Bay Project
FERC has approved use of its pre-filing environmental review process for Excelerate Liquefaction Solutions I, LLC and Lavaca Bay Pipeline System, LLC’s planned floating LNG export terminal to be constructed in the Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort in Calhoun County, Texas. FERC’s approval letter can be found on eLibrary under Docket No....
Senator Wyden Urges Caution on U.S. LNG Export Policy
Posted on Nov 20, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Senator Wyden Urges Caution on U.S. LNG Export Policy
The Oil & Gas Financial Journal reports that, in a recent interview, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) stated that policymakers should move cautiously and should consider the environmental effects of hydraulic fracturing and domestic natural gas price implications when formulating U.S. LNG export policy. Wyden, soon to head the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, added that...
Member of Canadian Parliament Files Letter Opposing LNG Development on Passamaquoddy Bay
Posted on Nov 20, 2012 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Member of Canadian Parliament Files Letter Opposing LNG Development on Passamaquoddy Bay
John Williamson, member of the Canadian House of Commons representing the New Brunswick Southwest district, filed a letter at FERC stating his opposition to LNG development, terminals and traffic in Passamaquoddy Bay. Mr. Williamson stated that his position is consistent with the policy of the Government of Canada, and that “[w]e will continue to use all diplomatic and legal...