FERC Issues Environmental Information Request to Calais LNG
Posted on Mar 17, 2010 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues Environmental Information Request to Calais LNG
Yesterday, FERC issued an environmental information request to Calais LNG regarding a wide range of topics including the proposed LNG vessel route, potential effects on water and other natural resources, and cultural and socioeconomic impacts of the project. FERC’s data request is available in the Commission’s eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Approves Construction Plan for Cove Point Pier Reinforcement Project
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Approves Construction Plan for Cove Point Pier Reinforcement Project
Late last week FERC approved Cove Point LNG’s implementation plan and granted the company’s request to begin construction of the Pier Reinforcement Project. In its letter authorizing construction, FERC noted that Cove Point LNG has “complied with all pre-construction conditions” of the Commission’s order authorizing the project last July. The authorization...
Environmental Groups Threaten Lawsuit Over U.S. Ex-Im Bank’s Financing of PNG LNG Project
Posted on Mar 12, 2010 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Financing, Liquefaction, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Environmental Groups Threaten Lawsuit Over U.S. Ex-Im Bank’s Financing of PNG LNG Project
Yesterday the Center for Biological Diversity and other environmental groups notified the Export-Import Bank of the United States that the groups believe that the bank’s financing agreement for the Papua New Guinea LNG liquefaction project is in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), and will file suit against the Bank if it does not correct its alleged errors....
FERC Grants Trunkline LNG’s Request to Place Infrastructure Enhancement Project in Service
Posted on Mar 12, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Grants Trunkline LNG’s Request to Place Infrastructure Enhancement Project in Service
Yesterday FERC granted Trunkline LNG’s request to place its Infrastructure Enhancement Project into full service. FERC’s authorization is available in the eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Schedules Public Meetings on Pipeline Project Associated with Oregon LNG Terminal
Posted on Mar 11, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Schedules Public Meetings on Pipeline Project Associated with Oregon LNG Terminal
FERC has scheduled three public meetings on April 20, 21, and 22, 2010, to hear testimony regarding the Oregon Pipeline, a pipeline associated with the planned Oregon LNG import terminal. The complete schedule of public meetings is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Chairman Responds to Canadian Ambassador’s Letter Concerning LNG Transit Through Canadian Waters
Posted on Mar 8, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on FERC Chairman Responds to Canadian Ambassador’s Letter Concerning LNG Transit Through Canadian Waters
In late February, FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff responded to a letter from Canadian Ambassador to the United States Gary Doer. In his response, Chairman Wellinghoff stated that the Commission recognizes that “issues relating to LNG tanker passage through Canadian waters have not been resolved,” but that FERC would continue to process the LNG terminal applications filed by...