FERC Authorizes Golden Pass Phase 2 Facilities to Begin Commercial Service
Posted on May 11, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Authorizes Golden Pass Phase 2 Facilities to Begin Commercial Service
Golden Pass LNG announced yesterday that it has completed commissioning for its Phase 2 equipment and that FERC has authorized the company to place the Phase 2 facilities into commercial service. FERC’s authorization is in the eLibrary under Docket No....
Southern Union, BG File Seek Authorization to Export LNG Via Lake Charles Facility
Posted on May 10, 2011 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Southern Union, BG File Seek Authorization to Export LNG Via Lake Charles Facility
Southern Union Company announced yesterday that it has formed a joint venture with BG LNG Services to apply for long-term authorization to export U.S.-sourced natural gas as LNG via the Lake Charles LNG facility. The application, which should be available on the U.S. Department of Energy’s website soon, contemplates exporting LNG volumes averaging 2 Bcf/d over a 25-year period....
Computer Modeling Issue Delaying Development of Crown Landing LNG Project
Posted on May 9, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Computer Modeling Issue Delaying Development of Crown Landing LNG Project
Gordon Shearer, CEO of Hess LNG, said last week that uncertainty surrounding the computer modeling required to calculate LNG facility safety exclusion zones is playing a large part in delaying development of the Crown Landing LNG terminal. Shearer told the Salem County Sunbeam (N.J.) that “what location works or technical design we’ve got to have depends on these computer...
Golden Pass LNG Seeks FERC Authorization for Phase 2 Facilities to Commence Service
Posted on May 6, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Golden Pass LNG Seeks FERC Authorization for Phase 2 Facilities to Commence Service
Earlier this week, Golden Pass LNG asked FERC for authorization to commence operations using its Phase 2 facilities. The company’s request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Hess LNG Seeks Extension for Crown Landing LNG Terminal Permit
Posted on May 6, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Hess LNG Seeks Extension for Crown Landing LNG Terminal Permit
Hess LNG has asked FERC to extend the deadline for the company to develop the location and design of its planned Crown Landing LNG import terminal. According to the News Journal, Hess LNG is seeking the extension to resolve siting difficulties caused by new exclusion zone guidelines promulgated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in August...
Freeport LNG Submits Draft Resource Report to FERC
Posted on May 3, 2011 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Submits Draft Resource Report to FERC
Late last week, Freeport LNG submitted its Preliminary Draft Resource Report 3 to FERC, outlining potential effects on fish, wildlife, and vegetation of the planned installation of LNG liquefaction equipment at its existing facility. The report is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....