Southern LNG Applies to Load LNG on Trucks at Elba Island Facility
Posted on Aug 24, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Southern LNG Applies to Load LNG on Trucks at Elba Island Facility
On August 4, 2010, Southern LNG submitted an application to FERC to load LNG on trucks for regional distribution. The application contemplates reactivating the truck loading facilities at the Elba Island LNG terminal and beginning operations in November 2012. The filing notes that eight to ten tanker trucks will be loaded per day, which could expand to nearly 60 tanker trucks per...
Coast Guard Responds to Cameron LNG Proposed Export Operations
Posted on Aug 23, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction, Marine Regulation | Comments Off on Coast Guard Responds to Cameron LNG Proposed Export Operations
Last week Cameron LNG filed a letter from the U.S. Coast Guard with FERC that outlines the initial reaction of the USCG to Cameron’s proposed export operations. The Captain of the Port for Port Arthur, Texas, J.J. Plunkett, stated in his letter that the proposed changes to the Cameron LNG facility do not constitute “new construction” and that the “waterway...
USCG Publishes Final Rule Regulating Activities Near LNG Deepwater Ports Located Offshore Mass.
Posted on Aug 20, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on USCG Publishes Final Rule Regulating Activities Near LNG Deepwater Ports Located Offshore Mass.
Today’s Federal Register includes a final rule issued by the U.S. Coast Guard creating security zones, safety zones, and regulated navigation areas surrounding the Northeast Gateway and Neptune LNG deepwater ports located offshore Massachusetts. The rule goes into effect on September 20,...
FERC Denies Request for Rehearing on Freeport LNG Trucking Proposal
Posted on Aug 19, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on FERC Denies Request for Rehearing on Freeport LNG Trucking Proposal
Yesterday FERC issued an order denying a request for rehearing on Freeport LNG’s trucking proposal. The request was filed by a local citizen who expressed concerns regarding potential hazards associated with delivering LNG via truck to the Freeport LNG facility. FERC’s order is available in the Commission’s eLibrary under Docket No....
Sabine Pass Liquefaction Submits Application to Export LNG
Posted on Aug 19, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction | Comments Off on Sabine Pass Liquefaction Submits Application to Export LNG
Last week Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy to export LNG. The application seeks authorization to export up to 16 mtpa of LNG for 30 years from the Sabine Pass LNG...
Alaskan Governor Offers Conditional Support for Continued Exports from Kenai LNG
Posted on Aug 16, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Liquefaction | Comments Off on Alaskan Governor Offers Conditional Support for Continued Exports from Kenai LNG
Last week Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell’s administration offered its conditional support for the application filed by ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil to continue exporting LNG from the Kenai liquefaction facility. The Administration stated in its comments to the U.S. Dept. of Energy that it supports continued exports if “local utility gas supply needs are met, particularly...