Louisiana LNG Files Application to Export to Non-FTA Nations
Posted on Mar 12, 2014 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Louisiana LNG Files Application to Export to Non-FTA Nations
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently posted on its website Louisiana LNG Energy LLC’s (LLNG) application to export up to two million metric tons per year (MTPA) (approximately 103.4 Bcf) of LNG from a proposed terminal on the Mississippi River, south of New Orleans in Plaquemines Parish, La. The liquefaction facility will consist of four 74,380 Mcf/d liquefaction trains with a...
Formal Application Filed for Elba Island LNG Export Terminal
Posted on Mar 11, 2014 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Formal Application Filed for Elba Island LNG Export Terminal
Elba Liquefaction Company and Southern LNG Company (together, Applicants) filed a formal application with FERC to construct LNG liquefaction and export terminal facilities to provide bi-directional import and export services at the existing Elba Island LNG import terminal near Savannah, Ga. The Applicants propose to construct and operate a natural gas liquefaction facility comprised...
DOE Authorizes Additional Export Volumes from Proposed Magnolia LNG Terminal
Posted on Mar 10, 2014 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on DOE Authorizes Additional Export Volumes from Proposed Magnolia LNG Terminal
The U.S. Department of Energy has authorized Magnolia LNG to export an additional 4 million tonnes/year of LNG from its proposed LNG terminal at Lake Charles, La. to nations with a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas. The volume is in addition to the 4 million tonnes/year Magnolia is already authorized to export to FTA...
White House: LNG Exports to Ukraine Up to DOE
Posted on Mar 6, 2014 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on White House: LNG Exports to Ukraine Up to DOE
Reuters reports that in response to a question on whether the United States would expedite exports of LNG to Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney stated today that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has authority over LNG exports and that “DOE will continue to make [LNG export] public interest determinations on a case-by-case basis considering economic, energy security,...
Excelerate FLSOs Not Subject to Coast Guard Vessel Jurisdiction
Posted on Mar 6, 2014 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Excelerate FLSOs Not Subject to Coast Guard Vessel Jurisdiction
The U.S. Coast Guard has determined that Excelerate Liquefaction Solutions’ floating liquefaction storage and offloading units (FLSOs) proposed for the Lavaca Bay LNG terminal at the Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort, Texas, are not vessels subject to Coast Guard vessel certification and inspection requirements due to their configuration, intended use, and mooring arrangements...
Sabine Pass Liquefaction Files Update to NERA’s 2012 LNG Export Study
Posted on Mar 5, 2014 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Sabine Pass Liquefaction Files Update to NERA’s 2012 LNG Export Study
Sabine Pass Liquefaction filed with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) a report prepared by NERA to update NERA’s 2012 study on the macroeconomic effects of LNG exports on the U.S. economy. The report uses updated economic data based on the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2013 and International Energy Outlook 2013 studies, and reinforces NERA’s 2012...