FERC Releases FEIS for Southern Natural’s Cypress Pipeline Project
Posted on Apr 10, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Releases FEIS for Southern Natural’s Cypress Pipeline Project
FERC has concluded that Southern Natural Gas Co.’s proposal to construct a 176-mile pipeline to ship natural gas from the Elba Island LNG terminal to consuming markets in the Southeast would present minimal environmental impacts. The $240 million project would allow Southern Natural to transport up to 500 Mcf/d of supply in a three-phase expansion of the facility. Details are in...
Coast Guard Issues FEIS for Compass Port
Posted on Apr 7, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Coast Guard Issues FEIS for Compass Port
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration have issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement for ConocoPhillips’ 1 Bcf/day LNG terminal proposed for offshore Alabama. Public hearings on the FEIS are scheduled for April 26 in Dauphin Island, Ala., and April 27 in Pascagoula, Miss. As mandated by the Deepwater Port Act, the FEIS confirms that “by June 11, 2006,...
Legal Proceeding May Impact Bahamas’ Decision on AES’ Ocean Express Project
Posted on Apr 6, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Legal Proceeding May Impact Bahamas’ Decision on AES’ Ocean Express Project
A Bahamian government official says that AES’ Ocean Express LNG terminal proposed for Ocean Cay will face additional scrutiny in light of the company’s legal troubles with the government of the Dominican Republic. Bahamasb2b reports that the Dominican government filed suit against AES in federal court in Virginia, alleging that AES is responsible for dumping industrial...
Broadwater Files Comments Regarding Necessity of LNG Project and Gas Quality
Posted on Apr 4, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Broadwater Files Comments Regarding Necessity of LNG Project and Gas Quality
Broadwater Energy yesterday responded to assertions made by politicians and local activists that the company’s proposed LNG terminal is not necessary. In its reply comments, Broadwater said that the proposed Canadian projects are either stalled or will not likely meet New York and Connecticut’s rising consumer demands for energy. Also, while acknowledging the importance of...
Chamber of Commerce Endorsement of Cabrillo Port Encounters Criticism
Posted on Mar 29, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Chamber of Commerce Endorsement of Cabrillo Port Encounters Criticism
The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce’s recent endorsement of the proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal has met opposition from Oxnard residents who say the Chamber did not give adequate weight to the EIR. Chamber president Nancy Lindholm said that while she did not read the whole document, “the chamber did its due diligence.” Today’s Ventura County Star has the story. [Free...
Jobs and Environment Discussed at FEIS Meeting for Main Pass Proposal
Posted on Mar 27, 2006 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Jobs and Environment Discussed at FEIS Meeting for Main Pass Proposal
At the last of three public meetings held Thursday night to discuss the FEIS for the Main Pass Energy Hub LNG terminal that is proposed for offshore Louisiana, members of the chemical plant industry expressed support for the project, saying that the facility would import much-needed natural gas that would help the State retain jobs. “The current trend of U.S. supply shortfall...