Jamaican Energy Ministry to Issue RFP for LNG Import Project
Posted on Sep 14, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Jamaican Energy Ministry to Issue RFP for LNG Import Project
James Robertson, Jamaica’s Energy Minister, said last week that the Energy Ministry will issue a formal Request for Proposals for a floating LNG regasification facility planned for Port Esquivel in southern Jamaica. Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] provides additional...
Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Opposes LNG Projects Planned for Offshore New Jersey
Posted on Sep 14, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Opposes LNG Projects Planned for Offshore New Jersey
Chris Daggett, an Independent running for governor of New Jersey, said last week that he opposes the LNG import projects proposed for offshore New Jersey, saying that New Jersey should move away from fossil fuels. Read more in the Courier Post (Cherry Hill,...
ConocoPhillips Applies for LNG Export Authorization for Freeport LNG Terminal
Posted on Sep 14, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on ConocoPhillips Applies for LNG Export Authorization for Freeport LNG Terminal
ConocoPhillips Company has filed an application to export previously imported LNG from the Freeport LNG terminal. Citing current conditions in the U.S. natural gas market, ConocoPhillips is seeking a blanket authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy to export up to 500 Bcf of previously imported LNG over a two year period. A notice in today’s Federal Register offers...
NMFS Reiterates Requests for Data on Downeast LNG’s Ship Strike Mitigation Plan
Posted on Sep 11, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Reiterates Requests for Data on Downeast LNG’s Ship Strike Mitigation Plan
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) submitted a letter to FERC this week reiterating its request for information regarding Downeast LNG’s plan to mitigate the possible effects of its project on marine animals. Specifically, NMFS is seeking additional information on Downeast LNG’s ship strike avoidance plan. The agency notes that it has received no response from...
FERC Authorizes Certain Facilities at Gulf LNG Terminal
Posted on Sep 11, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Authorizes Certain Facilities at Gulf LNG Terminal
Yesterday FERC authorized Gulf LNG Energy to commence construction of the process and utilities piping, process vessels and equipment at its LNG import facility in Pascagoula, Miss. FERC’s authorization is available in the eLibrary under Docket No....