First Nations Offered Equity Position in Pipeline Associated with Kitimat LNG Project
Posted on Apr 9, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Liquefaction, Pipelines | Comments Off on First Nations Offered Equity Position in Pipeline Associated with Kitimat LNG Project
The Government of British Columbia announced that several of Canada’s First Nations have agreed to take an equity position in the Pacific Trail Pipelines Partnership, the company developing a natural gas pipeline designed to transport gas for export via the Kitimat LNG liquefaction project. The agreement with the First Nations includes a $3 million payment as an incentive for...
U.S. Coast Guard Proposes LNG Marine Operations Training Center
Posted on Apr 8, 2009 in Safety & Security | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Proposes LNG Marine Operations Training Center
The Beaumont Enterprise (Texas) reports that the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Thad Allen, will announce tomorrow plans to establish a Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise. The center will be based at the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Unit in Port Arthur and will serve as a training facility for USCG personnel to develop and maintain expertise in...
Cove Point LNG Updates Design Information for Pier Reinforcement Project
Posted on Apr 8, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Cove Point LNG Updates Design Information for Pier Reinforcement Project
Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP has filed updated design information regarding the proposed pier reinforcement project with FERC, including a modification to the breasting dolphin pilings and a downward revision to the amount of dredge spoils that will be produced during the project. The filing is available in the Commission’s eLibrary under Docket No....
AES Sparrows Point LNG Delays Required Surveys of Rare Plants and Animals Until Summer
Posted on Apr 8, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on AES Sparrows Point LNG Delays Required Surveys of Rare Plants and Animals Until Summer
AES Corp. has announced that it will delay required surveys of rare, threatened, and endangered plant and animal species until summer when more animals are active and plants are in bloom. The surveys are required for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) review of the Sparrows Point LNG import terminal project. A spokesperson for AES told the Baltimore Sun that USACE will hold the...
Oregon Comments on Bradwood Landing LNG’s Proposals to Protect Fish Populations
Posted on Apr 7, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Comments on Bradwood Landing LNG’s Proposals to Protect Fish Populations
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife filed comments with FERC describing a discussion with representatives of NorthernStar Natural Gas about measures the company will take to limit the effect of marine operations associated with the Bradwood Landing LNG project on local fish populations. NorthernStar proposed including certain contract incentives to prompt LNG carriers to...