U.S. Secretary of Commerce Sustains New York State’s Objection to Broadwater LNG Project
Posted on Apr 14, 2009 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Secretary of Commerce Sustains New York State’s Objection to Broadwater LNG Project
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary F. Locke has sustained New York State’s objection to the Broadwater LNG import project under the Coastal Zone Management Act. New York had argued that the project was inconsistent with the state’s federally approved Coastal Zone Management Plan. Secretary Locke sustained the state’s objection, concluding that the record did not...
FERC Extends Deadline for Kenai Liquefaction Facility Compliance
Posted on Apr 14, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction | Comments Off on FERC Extends Deadline for Kenai Liquefaction Facility Compliance
Yesterday FERC extended the deadline for ConocoPhillips Alaska Natural Gas Corporation and Marathon Oil Company to comply with its January 15, 2009 order clarifying the Commission’s jurisdiction over the Kenai LNG liquefaction facility and requiring the companies to file additional information with the Commission within 90 days. FERC’s order setting a new deadline of...
Port Dolphin Responds to County’s Comments
Posted on Apr 13, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port Dolphin Responds to County’s Comments
Last Friday Port Dolphin Energy LLC filed a response to questions posed by Manatee County, Fla., regarding the company’s proposed LNG deepwater port project. The filing addresses topics ranging from onshore natural gas pipeline siting to measures planned to mitigate onshore environmental impact. Port Dolphin’s response can be found in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Jordan Cove Files Preliminary Response to FERC’s Request for Environmental Information
Posted on Apr 13, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Jordan Cove Files Preliminary Response to FERC’s Request for Environmental Information
Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. has filed a preliminary response to FERC’s March 23, 2009 request for environmental data regarding the company’s proposed LNG import terminal. The filing notes that Jordan Cove expects to submit a complete response in approximately four weeks. Jordan Cove’s filing, and FERC’s data request, can be found in FERC’s eLibrary...
USCG Commandant Visits Port Arthur to Inaugurate LNG Center
Posted on Apr 10, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on USCG Commandant Visits Port Arthur to Inaugurate LNG Center
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen visited Beaumont, Texas, yesterday to inaugurate the United States’ third Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise. According to the Beaumont Enterprise, classes describing marine transportation of LNG will be offered to both Coast Guard personnel and industry...