Mexican Citizen Files Lawsuit in U.S. Federal Court Against Sempra Energy
Posted on Jul 26, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Mexican Citizen Files Lawsuit in U.S. Federal Court Against Sempra Energy
A Mexican citizen has filed a lawsuit against Sempra Energy over allegations arising from the permitting and development of the Energia Costa Azul LNG terminal in Mexico. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, is available in the PACER system [subscription required] under Docket No. 10-CV-1513. The San Diego Union Tribune offers...
Fourth Mexican LNG Terminal May Face Commercial Challenges
Posted on Jul 15, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Fourth Mexican LNG Terminal May Face Commercial Challenges
According to ICIS Heren, Mexican sources state that the proposed Lazaro Cardenas LNG import facility, the fourth import terminal planned for Mexico, may face commercial challenges. The developer of the LNG project, Grupo Indi, said this week that it hopes to begin operations at the facility in 2012. [Subscription...
Newfoundland LNG Project Remains on Hold
Posted on Jul 14, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Newfoundland LNG Project Remains on Hold
CBC News reports that the Newfoundland LNG project remains on hold due to market conditions in the North American natural gas market.
Canadian Government Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Jul 2, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canadian Government Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
This week Canada’s consul general to New England, Neil Le Blanc, wrote to Maine Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner David Littell reiterating Canada’s opposition to LNG vessel traffic in the Head Harbour Passage. In his letter Consul General Le Blanc noted “navigational, environmental, and public safety risks” associated with LNG vessel traffic...
Sempra: Mexican Court Revokes Order Suspending Operational Permits for Costa Azul LNG Terminal
Posted on Jun 29, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Sempra: Mexican Court Revokes Order Suspending Operational Permits for Costa Azul LNG Terminal
Late last night Sempra Energy announced that a Mexican federal appeals court has revoked an order that had suspended the operational permits for the Energia Costa Azul LNG terminal. A hearing regarding the operating permits is scheduled for July 6,...
Sempra Says Costa Azul LNG Facility to Remain Open Unless Ordered Otherwise
Posted on Jun 22, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Sempra Says Costa Azul LNG Facility to Remain Open Unless Ordered Otherwise
A spokesperson for Sempra Energy said yesterday that the company will keep its Costa Azul LNG regasification facility open and operational unless ordered to suspend operations by the Mexican government. Reuters provides additional...