APGA Files Comments Opposing Freeport LNG Export Proposal
Posted on Mar 29, 2011 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on APGA Files Comments Opposing Freeport LNG Export Proposal
The American Public Gas Association (APGA) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing the Freeport LNG export proposal, arguing that U.S. domestic gas supplies would be put to better use in the North American market. The comments will be available soon from the Office of Fossil Energy in Docket No. 10-161-LNG. Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] provides...
Energy Firm Files Comments Supporting Freeport LNG Export Proposal
Posted on Mar 28, 2011 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Energy Firm Files Comments Supporting Freeport LNG Export Proposal
Copano Energy, a Houston-based midstream energy company, submitted comments to FERC and the U.S. Department of Energy in support of the Freeport LNG export project. Copano Energy cited numerous reasons it supports the export proposal, including creating new markets for North American natural gas, increasing state tax revenue, and creating jobs in furtherance of President Obama’s...
Savannah City Council Seeks Additional Information on Southeast LNG Truck Distribution Proposal
Posted on Mar 25, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Savannah City Council Seeks Additional Information on Southeast LNG Truck Distribution Proposal
The Savannah City Council passed a resolution seeking more information on the Southeast LNG truck distribution proposal and requesting that federal regulators perform a detailed study on the project. Read more in the Savannah Morning...
Developers Withdraw Palomar Pipeline Application
Posted on Mar 24, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Developers Withdraw Palomar Pipeline Application
Developers of the Palomar natural gas pipeline project, proposed in conjunction with the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal, have withdrawn the project’s application at FERC. According to The Oregonian, the developers hope to partner with Northwest Pipeline and propose a revised version of the project next year. The Notice of Withdrawal is available in FERC’s eLibrary...
Gulf LNG Seeks Authorization to Commence Commissioning Activities
Posted on Mar 23, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Gulf LNG Seeks Authorization to Commence Commissioning Activities
Gulf LNG has requested authorization from FERC to begin commissioning activities at its LNG import facility by April 29, 2011. Gulf LNG’s request is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
Liberty LNG: MARAD, Not FERC, Should Address New Jersey Governor’s Opposition to Project
Posted on Mar 22, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Liberty LNG: MARAD, Not FERC, Should Address New Jersey Governor’s Opposition to Project
In a letter responding to a motion filed by Clean Ocean Action requesting that FERC deny the onshore gas pipeline associated with the Liberty LNG deepwater port proposal, Liberty LNG argues that the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), not FERC, should make the determination as to the legal significance of Gov. Chris Christie’s (R-N.J.) announcement that he will oppose the...