EPA Issues Air Permit for Port Dolphin LNG Project
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on EPA Issues Air Permit for Port Dolphin LNG Project
On December 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final Prevention of Significant Deterioration air permit for the Port Dolphin LNG deepwater port project. This permit, announced in yesterday’s Federal Register, regulates air pollutant emissions from the planned LNG deepwater...
Freeport LNG Requests One-Year Extension of Time to Complete Certain Phase II Facilities
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Requests One-Year Extension of Time to Complete Certain Phase II Facilities
Earlier this week, Freeport LNG Development, L.P. filed a Request for Extension of Time with FERC, asking the Commission to grant a one-year extension of time to complete certain Phase II facilities at the Freeport LNG terminal. Find the letter in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Requests Operational Information for Sabine Pass LNG Liquefaction Project
Posted on Dec 14, 2011 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Requests Operational Information for Sabine Pass LNG Liquefaction Project
FERC has submitted a set of questions to Cheniere Energy regarding the company’s planned LNG liquefaction and export project at the Sabine Pass terminal. Specifically, the Commission is seeking information regarding the entity or entities that will serve as the operator of the liquefaction facilities, whether the facility can provide regasification and liquefaction services...
Downeast LNG Developer Responds to Project Opponents’ Criticisms
Posted on Dec 13, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Downeast LNG Developer Responds to Project Opponents’ Criticisms
Dean Girdis, president of Downeast LNG, responded to recent criticism regarding his company’s failure to meet FERC deadlines by telling the Bangor Daily News that the company remains committed to the project. He stated that he hopes to receive a decision from FERC on the project in April or...
FERC Schedules Informal Settlement Conference for Cove Point LNG Proceeding
Posted on Dec 12, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Schedules Informal Settlement Conference for Cove Point LNG Proceeding
FERC has scheduled an informal settlement conference for December 14, 2011, for the ongoing Cove Point LNG proceeding. The notice for the settlement conference is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Planning EA for Boil-Off Gas Project at Cameron LNG Terminal
Posted on Dec 8, 2011 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Planning EA for Boil-Off Gas Project at Cameron LNG Terminal
Yesterday FERC issued a notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the boil-off gas project planned for the Cameron LNG import terminal. The deadline for public comments on the scope of the EA is January 13, 2012. Find FERC’s notice in the Commission’s eLibrary under Docket No....