NEB Approves Woodside Energy LNG Export License
Posted on Jan 30, 2015 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on NEB Approves Woodside Energy LNG Export License
The Canadian National Energy Board (NEB), which monitors Canada’s gas supply and demand, determined the quantity of gas to be exported by Woodside Energy Pty Ltd. (Woodside) is surplus to Canadian needs and approved Woodside’s application for a license to export 1,022 Bcf per year of LNG over 20 years from a proposed LNG terminal in the vicinity of Grassy Point, north of Prince Rupert,...
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Expedite U.S. LNG Exports
Posted on Jan 30, 2015 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Expedite U.S. LNG Exports
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing on S. 33, the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act, which among other things, directs the Secretary of Energy, for proposals that must also obtain authorization from FERC or the U.S. Maritime Administration to site, construct, expand, or operate LNG facilities, to issue a decision on an LNG...
FERC Provides Update on Elba Island LNG Export Terminal
Posted on Jan 30, 2015 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Provides Update on Elba Island LNG Export Terminal
Today, FERC released an update on its review of Southern LNG’s proposed Elba Island LNG export terminal near Savannah, Ga. FERC is currently preparing an environmental assessment for the project, which once completed will be made available for a 30-day public comment period. The update can be found here, and the complete docket for the project can be found on eLibrary under Docket...
U.S. House Passes Bill to Expedite U.S. LNG Exports
Posted on Jan 28, 2015 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on U.S. House Passes Bill to Expedite U.S. LNG Exports
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 351, the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act, by a bipartisan vote of 277-133. The bill, among other things, requires the U.S. Department of Energy to issue a final decision on LNG export applications within 30 days following the conclusion of the National Environmental Policy Act review of the related LNG facilities. ...
FERC Releases Schedule for Environmental Review of Trunkline LNG’s Lake Charles Export Project
Posted on Jan 26, 2015 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Releases Schedule for Environmental Review of Trunkline LNG’s Lake Charles Export Project
FERC has issued notice that on August 14, 2015 it will release its final environmental impact statement for Trunkline LNG’s proposed liquefaction and export terminal at Lake Charles La. Other federal agencies having jurisdiction will have until November 12, 2015 to finalize their review of the project. The notice can be found here, and the complete docket for the Lake Charles project...
Congressman Poe Introduces Bill to Expedite U.S. LNG Exports
Posted on Jan 23, 2015 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Congressman Poe Introduces Bill to Expedite U.S. LNG Exports
U.S. Representative Ted Poe (R-TX) has introduced H.R. 428, the Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015, which, according to the press release, would require the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to make a decision on whether to approve or deny LNG export applications within 60 days. The bill also provides that if DOE does not make a decision to either approve or deny a license...