FERC Queries Freeport LNG for Non-Compliance with Environmental Stipulations
Posted on Oct 19, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Queries Freeport LNG for Non-Compliance with Environmental Stipulations
In a letter addressed to the president of Freeport LNG Development, LP, FERC said that the LNG storage tanks that are currently under construction are not designed in the same manner as those studied and approved in the environmental impact statement. FERC notes that Freeport has not requested a design change. Search FERC Docket...
FERC May Consider Motion of U.S. Naval Lab to Intevene in Weaver’s Cove Proceeding
Posted on Oct 18, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on FERC May Consider Motion of U.S. Naval Lab to Intevene in Weaver’s Cove Proceeding
On Oct. 13, FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher sent letters to Massachusetts Representatives Barney Frank and James McGovern regarding the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. Kelliher stated that FERC is still considering the late motion of the U.S. Naval Lab to intervene, but noted that the Department of the Navy was aware of the project and participated in the Coast Guard meetings....
Protesters Allege Conspiracy on the Part of FERC and Hess LNG
Posted on Oct 18, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Protesters Allege Conspiracy on the Part of FERC and Hess LNG
Approximately 40 critics are accusing FERC and Hess LNG of engaging in duplicitous tactics in an effort to promote the proposed Weaver’s Cove terminal in Fall River, Mass. Today’s Herald News has the...
FERC and Maine Governor Slated to Discuss LNG in Calais
Posted on Oct 17, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC and Maine Governor Slated to Discuss LNG in Calais
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Maine Governor John Baldacci are planning a visit to Calais to address the three LNG proposals in the region. Friday’s Bangor Daily News has the details. [Access to archived articles requires a...
FERC Will Oversee Market Activity to Combat Manipulation
Posted on Oct 13, 2005 in Federal Regulation | Comments Off on FERC Will Oversee Market Activity to Combat Manipulation
FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher said the commission will keep a close watch on the markets this upcoming winter to ensure transparency and penalize violators, according to yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily. [Subscription...
Rita May Influence Approval Process of California LNG Terminals
Posted on Oct 7, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rita May Influence Approval Process of California LNG Terminals
Analysts reveal that state and federal officials may receive more pressure to approve the proposed LNG projects along the California coastline after Hurricane Rita sapped one-fifth of the U.S. natural gas supply from the Gulf Coast, the Malibu Times said...