FERC Approves Pre-Filing Environmental Review Process for Oregon LNG Export Terminal
Posted on Jul 17, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Approves Pre-Filing Environmental Review Process for Oregon LNG Export Terminal
FERC has approved LNG Development Company and Oregon Pipeline Company’s (together, Oregon LNG) request to initiate the pre-filing environmental review process for the proposed LNG export terminal to be located at Warrenton, Ore. FERC states that it will prepare a single environmental impact statement for both the export terminal and the related pipeline. Oregon LNG expects to file an...
Alaska Gasline Port Authority Files at DOE for LNG Export Authority from Proposed Valdez Terminal
Posted on Jul 16, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Alaska Gasline Port Authority Files at DOE for LNG Export Authority from Proposed Valdez Terminal
Alaska Gasline Port Authority recently filed an application at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to export up to 2.5 Bcf equivalent per day (approximately 19 million metric tons/year) of LNG from a future LNG terminal to be constructed at Valdez, Alaska, to Asian-Pacific Rim countries that have a Free Trade agreement with the United States. According to the application, the exact...
NEB Streamlines Its Gas Export License Review Process
Posted on Jul 16, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on NEB Streamlines Its Gas Export License Review Process
The Canadian National Energy Board has issued an Interim Memorandum of Guidance announcing a review of its regulations for assessing oil and gas export and import licenses and interim governing guidance. The interim guidance: (1) eliminates mandatory public hearings; (2) establishes a new standard for assessment, which shall be that the quantity of gas (or oil) to be...
FERC Approves Cameron LNG Boil-Off Gas Re-Liquefaction Facilities
Posted on Jul 12, 2012 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Approves Cameron LNG Boil-Off Gas Re-Liquefaction Facilities
Yesterday, FERC issued an order approving Cameron LNG’s application to construct and operate facilities to re-liquefy boil-off gas at Cameron LNG’s existing LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, La. The facilities will provide LNG supplies to enable Cameron to maintain its LNG storage tanks in a cryogenic state without the need for LNG imports. FERC’s order can be found...
FERC Chairman Responds to Louisiana Officials Regarding Sabine Pass LNG Export Project
Posted on Jul 12, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Chairman Responds to Louisiana Officials Regarding Sabine Pass LNG Export Project
FERC Chairman Wellinghoff has sent letters to Louisiana Governor Jindal and several U.S. Representatives from Louisiana assuring them that FERC will fully consider the issues before it acts on Sierra Club’s motion for stay and rehearing of FERC’s order authorizing the Sabine Pass LNG export project. The letters can be found on eLibrary under Docket No....
Cove Point LNG Rate Case Settlement Approved
Posted on Jul 9, 2012 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Cove Point LNG Rate Case Settlement Approved
Today, FERC issued an order approving a settlement of Dominion Cove Point LNG’s rate case. The settlement includes, among other things, provisions for Cove Point to amend its tariff to provide for operational purchases and sales of LNG cooling quantities, including an associated cost recovery mechanism, provisions for liquefier usage and cost recovery, and a requirement that Cove...