Environmental Group Says “No Clear Reason” to Authorize Importation of Hot Gas
Posted on Dec 28, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Pipelines | Comments Off on Environmental Group Says “No Clear Reason” to Authorize Importation of Hot Gas
The Border Power Plant Working Group has questioned the need for the proposed North Baja Pipeline Expansion project, which would transport natural gas to markets in the Southwest from LNG import terminals in Baja California, Mexico. “There is no clear reason why it is in the benefit of the U.S. to authorize the importation of expensive ‘hot’ gas” when other...
AES Ocean Express Requests Extension of In-Service Date for Pipeline
Posted on Dec 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines | Comments Off on AES Ocean Express Requests Extension of In-Service Date for Pipeline
AES Ocean Express LLC has requested an extension of the in-service date for its FERC-approved natural gas pipeline from the Bahamas to Florida. AES requests that the date be moved from Jan. 29, 2007 to Jan. 29, 2011. According to AES’ motion filed Dec. 21, the Bahamian government’s delay in implementing LNG regulations in the Bahamas has prevented AES from obtaining...
Downeast LNG Submits Application to FERC
Posted on Dec 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Downeast LNG Submits Application to FERC
The Bangor Daily News reports that Downeast LNG on Friday filed an application with FERC to site an LNG terminal in Robbinston, Maine, one week after rival developer Quoddy Bay LNG submitted its application to construct a terminal in Pleasant Point, Maine. Downeast LNG president Dean Girdis noted that Downeast LNG has already received local permits from Robbinston and has submitted...
FERC Amends Golden Pass Pipeline Authorization
Posted on Dec 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines | Comments Off on FERC Amends Golden Pass Pipeline Authorization
FERC last week approved changes to Golden Pass Pipeline LP’s pipeline associated with the Golden Pass LNG terminal. “In order to meet an anticipated increase in downstream demand and to provide additional flexibility,” Golden Pass will increase the diameter of a segment of its pipeline extending from the AEP Texoma interconnection to an interconnection with...
FERC Approves Cameron’s Proposed Pipeline Modifications
Posted on Dec 22, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines | Comments Off on FERC Approves Cameron’s Proposed Pipeline Modifications
FERC has determined that Cameron Interstate Pipeline LLC’s proposal to increase the diameter of the pipeline facilities from 36 inches to 42 inches, which is associated with the Cameron LNG terminal in Louisiana, will not adversely impact consumers or the environment. In an order issued December 20, the Commission also approved the company’s plan to modify its tariff to...
FERC Issues FEIS for Casotte Landing Terminal
Posted on Dec 22, 2006 in Blog, Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues FEIS for Casotte Landing Terminal
Provided that certain mitigating measures are implemented, Bayou Casotte Energy’s proposed Casotte Landing LNG Project will have “limited adverse impacts,” according to the FEIS released by FERC today. The FEIS may be found in the FERC e-Library in Docket No. CP05-420, and FERC’s press release may be...