Canadian Ambassador Reaffirms Canada’s Opposition to LNG Vessel Transit Associated with Downeast LNG
Posted on Jul 16, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Canadian Ambassador Reaffirms Canada’s Opposition to LNG Vessel Transit Associated with Downeast LNG
In a letter to FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, Canada’s ambassador to the United States Michael Wilson reiterated Canada’s position that the waters of Head Harbour Passage are internal waters of Canada and that Canada “maintains the right to control and regulate their use.” Referring to the recently issued Downeast LNG Draft EIS, Ambassador Wilson goes on to note...
MARAD/USCG Announce Availability of FEIS for Port Dolphin LNG Proposed Offshore Florida
Posted on Jul 14, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on MARAD/USCG Announce Availability of FEIS for Port Dolphin LNG Proposed Offshore Florida
On July 13, 2009, MARAD and the U.S Coast Guard published notice in the Federal Register of the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Port Dolphin LNG Deepwater Port license application. The project proposes a deepwater port in the St. Petersburg block of the Outer Continental Shelf. The port would consist of a permanently moored unloading buoy...
FERC Approves Construction of Redesigned Storage Tanks at Gulf LNG
Posted on Jul 13, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Approves Construction of Redesigned Storage Tanks at Gulf LNG
Late last week FERC approved for construction the modified designs of the storage tanks at the Gulf LNG import terminal. FERC’s approval can be found in the eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Requests Further Information Regarding Freeport LNG’s Truck Delivery Procedures
Posted on Jul 10, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on FERC Requests Further Information Regarding Freeport LNG’s Truck Delivery Procedures
Yesterday FERC requested additional information regarding emergency response procedures for Freeport LNG. Specifically, FERC is seeking information on the procedures associated with planned deliveries of LNG to the terminal via truck. FERC’s request is available in the eLibrary under Docket No....
NMFS Seeking Additional Information Regarding Jordan Cove LNG Proposal
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Seeking Additional Information Regarding Jordan Cove LNG Proposal
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has requested additional information regarding the potential effects of the Jordan Cove LNG import project on aquatic species in the region. Specifically, NMFS requests that FERC revise its Biological Assessment of the project to respond to 29 specific questions regarding possible impacts on endangered species and critical habitat. Find the...
FERC Determines Pre-Filing Process Not Required for NGL Extraction Train at Freeport LNG
Posted on Jul 7, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Determines Pre-Filing Process Not Required for NGL Extraction Train at Freeport LNG
FERC announced yesterday that the Commission has determined that the pre-filing process will not be required for the proposed natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction trains planned for the Freeport LNG terminal. FERC’s letter is available in the eLibrary. [There is no docket number currently associated with this...