Editorial: Allow Regulatory Review Process of Maine Projects to Work
Posted on Feb 28, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Allow Regulatory Review Process of Maine Projects to Work
The Bangor Daily News commends New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham for his support of a thorough U.S. regulatory review of the proposed Maine LNG terminals despite his serious concerns about the impacts of the projects on New Brunswick interests. “This is a rational approach that acknowledges disagreement between the state and province but does not poison relations between the...
EPA to Hold Hearing on Permit Related to Northeast Gateway LNG Proposal
Posted on Feb 27, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on EPA to Hold Hearing on Permit Related to Northeast Gateway LNG Proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency has scheduled a public hearing in Beverly, Mass., to hear comments regarding Excelerate Energy’s request for permission to make a one-time discharge into the ocean of two million gallons of chemically-treated seawater after the water has been used to test a pipeline that will be constructed to link Excelerate’s proposed Northeast Gateway...
New Brunswick Calls for Suspension of Review Process for Maine Terminals
Posted on Feb 27, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on New Brunswick Calls for Suspension of Review Process for Maine Terminals
The New Brunswick government has filed a motion with FERC to suspend the review process for the proposed LNG terminals in Maine in light of the Canadian government’s opposition to the passage of LNG tankers through Canadian waters. Citing “administrative economy and efficiency,” the motion questioned the imposition of additional costs on multiple agencies and public...
Maine Governor and New Brunswick Premier Discuss Proposed LNG Vessel Transit in Passamaquoddy Bay
Posted on Feb 22, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Maine Governor and New Brunswick Premier Discuss Proposed LNG Vessel Transit in Passamaquoddy Bay
Maine Gov. John Baldacci and New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham yesterday expressed opposing views regarding the introduction of LNG vessels into Passamaquoddy Bay. “We have major concerns with the passage of tanker traffic through the bay,” Graham said. “But the process will now unfold as it should with both sides being represented and FERC having the final...
Calypso Requests Rehearing of Order Regarding Construction of Pipeline Offshore Florida
Posted on Feb 21, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Calypso Requests Rehearing of Order Regarding Construction of Pipeline Offshore Florida
Calypso U.S. Pipeline LLC, a subsidiary of Suez Energy North America, has requested rehearing of FERC’s decision to require Calypso to show that its affiliate’s proposed Bahamian LNG terminal has been authorized by the Bahamian government prior to beginning construction of the pipeline proposed to connect the terminal to Florida. The company has asked FERC to allow it to...
FERC Approves Creole Trail Pipeline Expansion
Posted on Feb 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Approves Creole Trail Pipeline Expansion
FERC yesterday authorized the expansion of a pipeline associated with Cheniere’s Creole Trail LNG terminal, which was approved for construction in Cameron Parish, La. The Commission had modified its previous authorization and approved the construction of an additional 18.1 miles to a 42-inch pipeline that will interconnect Creole Trail with the Sabine Pass pipeline system....