U.S. DOE Approves Sabine Pass LNG’s Request to Export Domestic Natural Gas
Posted on Sep 13, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction | Comments Off on U.S. DOE Approves Sabine Pass LNG’s Request to Export Domestic Natural Gas
Last week the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved an application filed by Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC to export LNG produced from domestic natural gas. The export proposal contemplates exporting up to 16 million metric tons per annum to countries with which the United States has a free trade agreement and that have not barred LNG vessels. The Wall Street Journal offers further...
Cameron LNG Submits Application for LNG Re-Exports
Posted on Sep 8, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Cameron LNG Submits Application for LNG Re-Exports
Last week, Cameron LNG, LLC filed an application to amend FERC’s authorization to import LNG granted pursuant to Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act. Cameron LNG proposes to export up to 250 Bcf of foreign-sourced LNG over a two year period. The application is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP10-496. Separately, Cameron LNG also submitted an application to...
USCG Affirms Decision on LNG Vessel Route for Weaver’s Cove Project
Posted on Sep 7, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on USCG Affirms Decision on LNG Vessel Route for Weaver’s Cove Project
The U.S. Coast Guard has affirmed its previous decision that the Taunton River is an unsuitable waterway for the proposed route for LNG vessels transiting to the Weaver’s Cove cargo offloading site. According to the Herald News (Fall River, Mass.), Rear Admiral Brian Salerno stated in his determination finding that the matter is “closed.” Separately, Weaver’s Cove...
FERC Chairman Responds to Louisiana Lt. Governor on Sabine Pass LNG Export Proposal
Posted on Sep 3, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Chairman Responds to Louisiana Lt. Governor on Sabine Pass LNG Export Proposal
Last month FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff responded to a letter from Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Scott Angelle (D) regarding Sabine Pass LNG’s proposal to export U.S. domestic natural gas via its LNG facility. In his response, Chairman Wellinghoff described the timing and benefits of its pre-filing process. Lieutenant Governor Angelle’s letter and Chairman...
FERC Requests Environmental Data from Downeast LNG
Posted on Sep 2, 2010 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Requests Environmental Data from Downeast LNG
Yesterday FERC requested additional data from Downeast LNG. The request, available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No.CP07-52, focuses on air emissions data.
FERC Announces Technical Conference Focusing on Southern LNG Gas Quality Issues
Posted on Sep 1, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition | Comments Off on FERC Announces Technical Conference Focusing on Southern LNG Gas Quality Issues
FERC scheduled a technical conference to examine issues raised by revisions to the gas quality and interchangeability provisions in Southern LNG Company, LLC’s tariff. The conference is set for September 14, 2010, and further details can be found in today’s Federal...