Bills Introduced by U.S. Representative Markey Would Prevent Alaska LNG Exports
Posted on Mar 23, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Bills Introduced by U.S. Representative Markey Would Prevent Alaska LNG Exports
In a press release issued this week, U.S. Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) criticized reported plans by BP, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil to build a pipeline allowing for the export of Alaskan LNG. Those exports would be prohibited under two bills recently proposed in Congress by Markey. Read more in the Alaska...
Pilotage Commission Files Comments on Aguirre Project
Posted on Mar 22, 2012 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Pilotage Commission Files Comments on Aguirre Project
The Puerto Rico Pilotage Commission submitted comments at FERC regarding the impact on shipping traffic resulting from Excelerate Energy L.P.’s Aguirre Offshore Energy Project. The comments are available from FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Nominees Testify Before Senate Committee; Senators Voice Concerns About Increased Gas Exports
Posted on Mar 21, 2012 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on FERC Nominees Testify Before Senate Committee; Senators Voice Concerns About Increased Gas Exports
Anthony T. Clark and FERC Commissioner John R. Norris, both nominated for FERC Commissioner appointments, testified yesterday before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. According to a report in Bloomberg BNA [subscription required], both are expected to be confirmed. During the hearing, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) chided FERC for being too lax in its...
FERC Seeks Additional Information from Freeport LNG on Phase II Modification Project
Posted on Mar 21, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Seeks Additional Information from Freeport LNG on Phase II Modification Project
Yesterday, FERC asked Freeport LNG Development, L.P. to provide additional information regarding the company’s planned Phase II Modification Project. According to FERC’s letter, available in the eLibrary under Docket No. CP12-29, the information requested is “necessary for [the Commission staff] to continue preparation of the environmental...
Corpus Christi Liquefaction to File FERC Application This Summer
Posted on Mar 20, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Corpus Christi Liquefaction to File FERC Application This Summer
The Caller reported on March 16, 2012, that Cheniere Energy Inc. subsidiary Corpus Christi Liquefaction is targeting a summer 2012 filing date for its FERC application for authority to construct facilities on the Corpus Christi, Texas, ship channel to export LNG. The project is currently in the pre-filing process at FERC. Case-related documents may be reviewed in FERC’s eLibrary...
Senator Wyden Voices Opposition to LNG Exports; Favors Increased State Regulatory Role
Posted on Mar 20, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Senator Wyden Voices Opposition to LNG Exports; Favors Increased State Regulatory Role
The Daily Astorian reported yesterday that at a town meeting U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) expressed his opposition to West Coast LNG export terminals, stating that exports of natural gas would drive up domestic energy prices and undermine U.S. energy independence efforts. According to the article, Wyden also stated that he favors increased state and reduced FERC roles in the...