Golden Pass LNG Requests Permission to Import First Commissioning Cargo
Posted on Sep 23, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Golden Pass LNG Requests Permission to Import First Commissioning Cargo
Earlier this week Golden Pass LNG requested permission from FERC to import its first LNG cargo for commissioning of its phase one facilities. Find Golden Pass LNG’s request in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
U.S. Coast Guard Issues Calais LNG LOR; Requires Mitigation Measures for Vessel Transit
Posted on Sep 22, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Issues Calais LNG LOR; Requires Mitigation Measures for Vessel Transit
Yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard released its Letter of Recommendation (LOR) regarding the suitability of the Passamaquoddy Bay for LNG vessel traffic as proposed by Calais LNG. The Coast Guard concludes that with the proper mitigation measures, the waterway can be suitable for the kind of LNG tanker traffic envisioned. However, the LOR noted that “[i]n the absence of full...
FERC to Prepare EA for Elba Island LNG Truck Delivery Proposal
Posted on Sep 20, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC to Prepare EA for Elba Island LNG Truck Delivery Proposal
Last week FERC announced its intention to prepare an Environmental Assessment of the proposal by Southern LNG to restart its truck loading operations at the Elba Island LNG terminal.
FERC Sets Public Comment Deadline in Cameron LNG Re-Export Proceeding
Posted on Sep 16, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Sets Public Comment Deadline in Cameron LNG Re-Export Proceeding
FERC has set October 7, 2010, as the deadline for public comments regarding Cameron LNG’s proposal to re-export foreign-sourced LNG. FERC’s notice is available in the Commission’s eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Chairman Responds to Bristol Officials
Posted on Sep 14, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Chairman Responds to Bristol Officials
FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff has responded to a letter sent by two Bristol, R.I., officials to President Barack Obama regarding the Weaver’s Cove LNG project. The letter is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-36. Separately, the Providence Journal carries an editorial this morning criticizing local politicians for their opposition to the Weaver’s Cove LNG...
FERC Plans Public Meeting on Elba Island LNG Trucking Proposal
Posted on Sep 14, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Plans Public Meeting on Elba Island LNG Trucking Proposal
Yesterday FERC announced that it would accept public comment on the proposal for regional truck deliveries of LNG originating from the Elba Island LNG terminal. A public hearing will be held September 29, 2010. The Savannah Morning News offers additional coverage. In addition, this past weekend the Savannah Morning News published an editorial encouraging local officials to gather...