U.S. Officials Commend South Korea’s Use of LNG-Powered Equipment
Posted on Dec 18, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Technology | Comments Off on U.S. Officials Commend South Korea’s Use of LNG-Powered Equipment
U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez on Thursday commended South Korea for its commitment to using cleaner-burning fuels after observing Seoul’s use of LNG-fueled city buses and industrial equipment. According to the U.S. Dept. of Energy press release carried by newsblaze.com, the LNG buses are manufactured in the U.S., and the buses...
AES Official Addresses Public Concerns Related to Sparrows Point Proposal
Posted on Dec 15, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on AES Official Addresses Public Concerns Related to Sparrows Point Proposal
In an interview with The Dundalk Eagle, Kent Morton, the project director for AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal, discussed issues facing the project and responded to safety and environmental concerns that have been raised by opponents of the project. Morton explained how the site was selected, noting that AES is challenging a local law prohibiting construction of an LNG...
Quoddy Bay LNG Expected to Submit FERC Application Today
Posted on Dec 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay LNG Expected to Submit FERC Application Today
Quoddy Bay LNG plans to file an application today with FERC for its proposed import facility in Maine, according to Platts LNG Daily. Project manager Brian Smith says that he anticipates a final decision from FERC within a year. [Subscription...
FERC Releases Environmental Assessment for Modified Calypso Pipeline Proposal
Posted on Dec 14, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines | Comments Off on FERC Releases Environmental Assessment for Modified Calypso Pipeline Proposal
Calypso U.S. Pipeline LLC’s plan to modify its original pipeline proposal would have limited environmental impacts, according to an environmental assessment released Tuesday by FERC. Under the new proposal, Calypso would build a 3.2 mile tunnel to minimize the project’s potential impact on sensitive marine resources off Florida’s coast. The company would also enlarge...
Kelliher: Connecticut Has “Important Role” to Play in FERC’s Review of Broadwater
Posted on Dec 14, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Kelliher: Connecticut Has “Important Role” to Play in FERC’s Review of Broadwater
In a letter dated yesterday, FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher addressed Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s concern that the state will have little influence in the Commission’s review of Broadwater Energy’s LNG terminal proposed for Long Island Sound. “I assure you that Connecticut has an important role in our review of this project, and encourage you and the state...
BHP Billiton Might Pursue Legal Action to Obtain Lower Emission Standards Ruling
Posted on Dec 12, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on BHP Billiton Might Pursue Legal Action to Obtain Lower Emission Standards Ruling
The Malibu Surfside News reports that BHP Billiton might file a lawsuit if its proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal is made subject to Ventura County air quality standards typically applied to onshore facilities. The Malibu Surfside News quotes a letter from BHP Billiton to the EPA regarding last month’s ruling by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board that the terminal,...