Freeport LNG Requests Determination on Pre-Filing Process for Re-Export Proposal
Posted on Oct 16, 2008 in Federal Regulation | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Requests Determination on Pre-Filing Process for Re-Export Proposal
Earlier this week, Freeport LNG requested a determination from FERC whether the terminal must follow the pre-filing process applicable to LNG facilities as it seeks authorization for its LNG re-export proposal. FERC determined on October 8 that Sabine Pass LNG was not required to pursue the pre-filing process to obtain re-export authority. The letter to FERC from Freeport LNG is...
Oregon LNG Files Formal Project Application with FERC
Posted on Oct 13, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Oregon LNG Files Formal Project Application with FERC
Oregon LNG announced Friday afternoon that it has filed its formal application at FERC to construct and operate an LNG regasification terminal. Oregon LNG CEO Peter Hansen said in a press statement that the “formal application is important because it further demonstrates the feasibility of our project.” Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] provides additional...
FERC Determines No Pre-Filing Process Required for Sabine Pass LNG Re-Export Request
Posted on Oct 9, 2008 in Federal Regulation | Comments Off on FERC Determines No Pre-Filing Process Required for Sabine Pass LNG Re-Export Request
In a letter issued yesterday, FERC determined that Sabine Pass LNG is not required to pursue the agency’s mandatory pre-filing process for LNG facilities with respect to its request for export authority for the existing Sabine Pass import terminal. FERC said that the re-export request did not involve significant safety considerations that have not already been addressed,...
Dominion Reacts to FERC Order in Cove Point Expansion Proceeding
Posted on Oct 8, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Dominion Reacts to FERC Order in Cove Point Expansion Proceeding
Reacting to FERC’s reissuance of authorization to construct and operate the Cove Point LNG terminal expansion, a spokesperson for Dominion told Reuters that the company is “pleased that FERC has taken direct action to allow the Cove Point expansion to continue and to separately address the remaining issue raised by the [D.C. Circuit]...
New York State Departments Seek Rehearing in Broadwater LNG Terminal Proceeding
Posted on Oct 7, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New York State Departments Seek Rehearing in Broadwater LNG Terminal Proceeding
The New York State Departments of State and Environmental Conservation have filed a Request for Rehearing of their motion to intervene in the Broadwater LNG terminal proceeding. The request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
FERC Authorizes Sabine Pass LNG Terminal to Commence Service
Posted on Oct 1, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Authorizes Sabine Pass LNG Terminal to Commence Service
Yesterday FERC issued a letter order authorizing the Sabine Pass LNG terminal to commence service. The order is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-47.