Cheniere Pipeline Files to Supply Sabine Pass Export Terminal
Posted on May 2, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Cheniere Pipeline Files to Supply Sabine Pass Export Terminal
Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline, L.P. filed an application at FERC to enable bi-directional gas flow on its system to permit deliveries of feed gas to the Sabine Pass Liquefaction Project. The application states that Creole Trail and Sabine Liquefaction have negotiated a binding transportation precedent agreement for up to 1,530,000 Dth/d of firm transportation service on the Creole...
Murkowski Promotes Alaskan Gas Supplies for Japan
Posted on May 2, 2012 in LNG Exports | Comments Off on Murkowski Promotes Alaskan Gas Supplies for Japan
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) issued a press release regarding her recent conversations with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, calling Alaskan North Slope gas supplies a “perfect fit to meet Japan’s energy needs.” The press release noted that Murkowski sent a letter to President Obama last week requesting that he discuss the Alaskan gas supply issue...
American Chemistry Council Chief Opposes Gas Export Limits
Posted on May 1, 2012 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on American Chemistry Council Chief Opposes Gas Export Limits
Concerned that government-imposed limits on gas exports could reduce production of currently-priced low cost gas for chemical manufacturers, American Chemistry Council President and CEO Cal Dooley told Platts Energy Week that his group believes that the marketplace will ensure gas supply will meet demand. Read more in the Platts press...
Cheniere Marketing Files for Re-Export Authority
Posted on May 1, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Cheniere Marketing Files for Re-Export Authority
Cheniere Marketing, LLC has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a two-year, blanket authorization to export, on behalf of itself and as agent for other parties, up to 500 Bcf equivalent of previously imported LNG from the Sabine Pass LNG terminal. Cheniere requests authority to export the LNG to any country with the capacity to import LNG via ocean-going...
Sabine Pass Requests Authorization to Begin Site Preparation
Posted on May 1, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Sabine Pass Requests Authorization to Begin Site Preparation
Yesterday, Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC and Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. (Sabine Pass) filed a supplemental Implementation Plan with FERC to comply with certain environmental conditions contained in FERC’s order authorizing construction of LNG export facilities at the Sabine Pass terminal. Sabine Pass also requested authorization to commence site preparation activities for...
FERC Requests DOD Review of Corpus Christi Export Project
Posted on Apr 30, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Requests DOD Review of Corpus Christi Export Project
Pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding between the two agencies, FERC sent a letter to the Office of the Under Secretary for Defense regarding the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project, requesting comments on whether the project may impact the test, training, or operational activities of any active military installation, and whether the Office of Under Secretary knows of any defense...