Mexico’s CFE Seeks Supplier and Operator for LNG Terminal
Posted on Jan 25, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Mexico’s CFE Seeks Supplier and Operator for LNG Terminal
Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is searching for prospective gas suppliers and operators for its Manzanillo LNG terminal, which is scheduled for completion in 2010. The LNG manager for CFE tells World Gas Intelligence that 25-year contracts are being offered, along with the option of a 10-year extension. Eduardo Buendia says the utility intends to pick the supplier...
Gov. Carcieri Calls for Increased Natural Gas Supplies
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Gov. Carcieri Calls for Increased Natural Gas Supplies
In an effort to combat increasing energy costs, Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri has appointed the state’s first chief energy adviser who will manage an energy policy that calls for additional natural gas supplies. Carcieri encourages the construction of LNG facilities, but not in densely populated areas such as Providence. KeySpan LNG previously proposed to convert an existing...
U.S. Coast Guard to Consider Canadian Comments on LNG Development
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard to Consider Canadian Comments on LNG Development
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the U.S. Coast Guard is encouraging comments from Canadian residents as the agency explores safety and security issues pertaining to LNG terminals proposed for Passamaquoddy Bay. “We want to make sure we have the full picture and not just some half picture when siting a facility so close to Canada,” Coast Guard Capt. Steven...
Sierra Club of Canada Argues Keltic LNG Should Undergo More Rigorous Review
Posted on Jan 6, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Sierra Club of Canada Argues Keltic LNG Should Undergo More Rigorous Review
Citing potential environmental damage and “the risk of an explosion,” the Sierra Club of Canada issued a statement today disagreeing with the determination of the Canadian Ministry of the Environment that the proposed Keltic LNG terminal in Goldboro, Nova Scotia should only undergo a comprehensive study. Instead, the environmental watchdog argued that the proposal should...
Canadian Environmental Minister Determines Comprehensive Study Required for Proposed Keltic LNG Terminal
Posted on Jan 5, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Canadian Environmental Minister Determines Comprehensive Study Required for Proposed Keltic LNG Terminal
The Canadian Minister of the Environment has determined that the proposed Keltic LNG terminal in Goldboro, Nova Scotia, must undergo a comprehensive environmental assessment in order to obtain authorization. The assessment will include review of the construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed facility, including the regasification plant, the marine transfer pipelines,...
Maritimes & Northeast Expansion Hearing Scheduled Amid Eminent Domain Concerns
Posted on Jan 5, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, LNGLawBlog, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maritimes & Northeast Expansion Hearing Scheduled Amid Eminent Domain Concerns
Maine’s Republican Journal reports on the public hearing in Liberty scheduled for January 10, 2006, to consider the proposed expansion of the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline. The expansion is intended to accommodate increased natural gas supplies from two LNG terminals under construction in eastern Canada. The article highlights area citizens’ concerns over the...