Critics and Supporters of the Broadwater Project Express Their Views As FERC’s Decision Approaches
Posted on Jan 9, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Critics and Supporters of the Broadwater Project Express Their Views As FERC’s Decision Approaches
In anticipation of a FERC decision on the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal in Long Island Sound, local residents are mobilizing efforts to stop the project. “We’ve put out an action alert to our members, and put announcements on the radio, done a massive flier distribution and taken out full-page ads,” said the executive director of Citizens Campaign for the...
FERC Issues Order On Rehearing for Cove Point LNG
Posted on Jan 5, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues Order On Rehearing for Cove Point LNG
FERC yesterday issued an Order On Rehearing regarding its June 16 order approving the Cove Point LNG terminal expansion. The Commission’s Order On Rehearing denied rehearing to parties claiming that revaporized LNG would have adverse effects on interconnecting pipeline systems and end-users. Explaining that “there is no scientific evidence that regasified LNG presents...
Main Pass Energy Hub Receives Approval from MARAD
Posted on Jan 5, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Main Pass Energy Hub Receives Approval from MARAD
The Maritime Administration has approved Freeport-McMoRan’s Main Pass Energy Hub LNG terminal proposal for development off Louisiana’s coast. The facility will have the ability to deliver 3.1 Bcf/day of gas and store 28 Bcf. Freeport-McMoRan’s initial proposal was vetoed by Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco because of its potential adverse environmental impacts. The...
Opponents File Complaint Regarding Bradwood Landing Meeting
Posted on Dec 29, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents File Complaint Regarding Bradwood Landing Meeting
Opponents of the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal have filed a complaint against NorthernStar Energy LLC, Bradwood Landing LLC, and FERC decisional staff alleging that they were not permitted to participate in a Dec. 14 meeting relating to the project’s Biological Assessment and Mitigation Plan. The complainants are requesting that the documents from the meeting, which was...
PHMSA Issues Security Bulletin for LNG Facility Operators
Posted on Dec 29, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Safety & Security, Storage | Comments Off on PHMSA Issues Security Bulletin for LNG Facility Operators
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) yesterday issued an advisory reminding all U.S. LNG facility operators to comply with federal safety standards that require operators to implement security measures to deter intruders at LNG terminals, facilities, and peak-shaving plants. The bulletin provides “lessons learned” from the security breach at...
Connecticut LNG Task Force Member Requests Meeting with FERC
Posted on Dec 28, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut LNG Task Force Member Requests Meeting with FERC
The New Haven Register reports that Connecticut State Sen. Leonard A. Fasano (R-North Haven) has requested a meeting with FERC officials to discuss Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. Fasano, who is the head of Connecticut’s state-commissioned LNG task force, also told reporters that FERC has not responded to the task force’s Dec. 7 request...