Alaskan Utility Considering Importing LNG Via Kenai Export Terminal
Posted on Sep 8, 2009 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Alaskan Utility Considering Importing LNG Via Kenai Export Terminal
Enstar Natural Gas, a natural gas utility based in Alaska, told Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] last week that it has spoken informally with ConocoPhillips, the operator of the Kenai LNG export plant, about using the facility to import LNG. According to Platts, Enstar is also examining other options to address concerns regarding the decline of production in the Cook Inlet gas...
Rhode Island Critical of Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposals
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island Critical of Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposals
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) responded this week to filings submitted to FERC by Weaver’s Cove Energy. DEM took issue with Weaver’s Cove’s statement that their proposal “addresses concerns raised by the resource agencies.” Specifically, DEM stated that Weaver’s Cove’s dredging plan and other environmental...
Report: Increased LNG Imports to U.S. Gulf Terminals Expected Despite Weak Gas Prices
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Report: Increased LNG Imports to U.S. Gulf Terminals Expected Despite Weak Gas Prices
A report by Waterborne Energy indicates that the Sabine Pass and Lake Charles LNG import terminals are expected to receive up to five LNG cargos in the near future. The report notes that such an increase in LNG imports to the region is unexpected as U.S. natural gas prices remain below $3/MMBtu. Read more in the Houston...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Technology | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Gate LNG Terminal May Play Role in Carbon Capture Project (Reuters)
County Commissioners, Port Dolphin LNG Agree to Pipeline Route Compromise
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 in Environmental, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Commissioners, Port Dolphin LNG Agree to Pipeline Route Compromise
The Bradenton Herald reports that the commissioners for Manatee County have agreed in principle to a compromise regarding the route of the pipeline associated with the proposed Port Dolphin LNG deepwater port. Under the terms of the agreement, the county would be permitted to remove sand for beach renourishment from the route before the pipeline is constructed. For its part, Port...