Jordan Cove Energy Files DOE Application for LNG Exports to Non-FTA Countries
Posted on Mar 28, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Jordan Cove Energy Files DOE Application for LNG Exports to Non-FTA Countries
On March 23, 2012, Jordan Cove Energy Project L.P. filed an application with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for authority to export up to six million metric tons per annum of LNG (292 Bcfe) from its proposed Coos Bay, Oregon, terminal to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement with the United States. Jordan Cove proposes that exports would commence no later than seven...
Official: Osaka Gas Considering LNG Supplies from U.S. Export Projects
Posted on Mar 28, 2012 in LNG Exports, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Official: Osaka Gas Considering LNG Supplies from U.S. Export Projects
An official with Osaka Gas told Bloomberg that his company is considering LNG supplies from three proposed LNG export projects in the United States: Cove Point LNG, Cameron LNG, and Freeport LNG. The official noted that he expects some portion of Osaka Gas’ LNG imports to come from North America in the...
Jordan Cove Geared Up for a Second Round of FERC Review
Posted on Mar 27, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Jordan Cove Geared Up for a Second Round of FERC Review
“We are going through the whole thing again,” remarked Jordan Cove Energy Partners’ project manger Bob Braddock, referring to FERC Staff’s visit to Jordan Cove’s proposed LNG export terminal site. This time, however, FERC will be reviewing the differences between Jordan Cove’s proposed LNG export terminal and its LNG import terminal project, which was...
Sabine Pass LNG Files Opposition to Sierra Club FERC Intervention
Posted on Mar 27, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Sabine Pass LNG Files Opposition to Sierra Club FERC Intervention
On March 23, 2012, Sabine Pass LNG filed a motion to oppose the Sierra Club’s late intervention in the Sabine Pass LNG Liquefaction Project proceeding at FERC. Documents from this case can be found in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
DOE Study on LNG Exports Delayed
Posted on Mar 26, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on DOE Study on LNG Exports Delayed
The U.S. Department of Energy’s study on the economic effects of increased LNG exports will not be released until late summer 2012 according to a DOE spokeswoman. Pending applications for LNG exports to countries without a free trade agreement with the United States will be delayed until the Obama Administration has an opportunity to review the study results. The spokeswoman...
Japanese Government Seeking Support from Federal Authorities in Canada, United States for LNG Trade
Posted on Mar 26, 2012 in Canada & Mexico, LNG Exports, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Japanese Government Seeking Support from Federal Authorities in Canada, United States for LNG Trade
Platts LNG Daily reports that officials with the Japanese government hope to secure support from Canada and the United States for the export of LNG from North America to Japan. The article notes that Japan hopes to receive a waiver from the U.S. Department of Energy allowing LNG exports to Japan. [Subscription...