FERC Solicits Comments on Proposed Timetable for Natural Gas Projects
Posted on May 18, 2006 in Federal Regulation | Comments Off on FERC Solicits Comments on Proposed Timetable for Natural Gas Projects
As authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, FERC has proposed a rule for scheduling agency decisions on, and maintaining a consolidated record for, natural gas projects. FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher said the proposed rule is intended to facilitate the development of domestic natural gas infrastructure. Kelliher also emphasized that the new rule would not undermine the...
FERC-Sponsored Meetings on Sparrows Point Project Scheduled for June
Posted on May 18, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC-Sponsored Meetings on Sparrows Point Project Scheduled for June
FERC officials have scheduled a series of public meetings and tours in June intended to solicit comments and educate interested parties on AES’ plan to build an LNG terminal in Dundalk, Md. “We need substantive information – not just you don’t like it,” said FERC spokesperson Tamara Young-Allen. A list of the dates and locations for the events is available...
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline to File FERC Application for Proposed Pipeline Expansion
Posted on May 17, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Pipelines | Comments Off on Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline to File FERC Application for Proposed Pipeline Expansion
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline has filed an application with FERC for its Maritimes Phase IV project, an expansion of its pipeline system proposed for transporting natural gas from the Canaport LNG facility in Nova Scotia to Northeastern U.S. markets. The proposal calls for the addition of 1.7 miles of pipeline in Maine, construction of five compressor stations, and design...
Appellate Court Orders FERC to Clarify Decision in LNG Case
Posted on May 16, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Litigation, Storage | Comments Off on Appellate Court Orders FERC to Clarify Decision in LNG Case
In a ruling issued Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ordered FERC to explain why it declined to award restitution to Virginia Natural Gas for an alleged financial loss stemming from a breach of contract by Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. in 2003. This case arose out of a complaint filed at FERC by VNG that Columbia failed to fully honor its service...
LNG Suppliers Say Stricter Gas Quality Standards May Limit LNG Shipments
Posted on May 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Pipelines | Comments Off on LNG Suppliers Say Stricter Gas Quality Standards May Limit LNG Shipments
A coalition of LNG suppliers have filed briefings at FERC expressing concern with a FERC judge’s ruling that, if adopted by the Commission, would impose stricter gas quality standards for all LNG entering Florida Gas Transmission’s distribution system. The suppliers told the Commission that the limits may hinder U.S. ability to compete for Atlantic Basin LNG supply. Sempra...
Bodman Unresponsive to Congressmen’s Request on Regional Siting
Posted on May 12, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Bodman Unresponsive to Congressmen’s Request on Regional Siting
The Herald News today reports that DOE Secretary Samuel Bodman has yet to respond to a request by New England congressmen that he hold a summit on the regional siting of LNG facilities. The congressmen met with Bodman last week, and reiterated their request in a May 9 letter; a spokesman for Bodman said the Secretary has not seen the letter yet, but “certainly respects [the...