Mitsubishi Accelerating Analysis of Canadian LNG Export Projects
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 in Canada & Mexico, E&P, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Mitsubishi Accelerating Analysis of Canadian LNG Export Projects
Mitsubishi Corporation told Platts yesterday that it plans to accelerate its feasibility analysis of the proposed Canadian LNG export projects. This statement follows Mitsubishi’s investment in Encana Corporation’s Cutback Ridge gas play in northern British...
Oregon Senator Wants Larger Role for State in LNG Export Proceedings
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Senator Wants Larger Role for State in LNG Export Proceedings
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) told a town hall meeting yesterday that he believes Oregon should have a larger role in the permitting process for LNG projects. KCBY.com provides further...
Total CEO Predicts Limited U.S. Exports of LNG
Posted on Feb 21, 2012 in LNG Exports, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Total CEO Predicts Limited U.S. Exports of LNG
Speaking to Platts in London, Total CEO Christophe de Margerie said that he does not expect the United States will export large volumes of natural gas as LNG. De Margerie suggested that the U.S. Department of Energy will limit LNG export volumes to keep domestic gas prices “at a low...
Congress Votes Down Amendment Banning LNG Exports
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Congress Votes Down Amendment Banning LNG Exports
The U.S. Congress rejected an amendment to a bill expanding oil and gas exploration that would restrict exports of natural gas. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would have prohibited the export of natural gas produced from leases issued pursuant to the underlying bill. The text of the amendment is available in the Congressional Record on page...
Mitsubishi to Invest in Shale Gas Play Supplying LNG Export Projects on Canada’s West Coast
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in Canada & Mexico, E&P, Financing, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Mitsubishi to Invest in Shale Gas Play Supplying LNG Export Projects on Canada’s West Coast
Encana Corp. has announced that it will sell a 40% ownership stake in the Cutback Ridge shale gas play to Mitsubishi Corp. for $2.9 billion. According to the Vancouver Sun, an official with Mitsubishi said that one reason the company invested in these gas assets was to further its plans for LNG exports from western...
Sabine Pass LNG Supplements Previous Submission to FERC on Air Emissions
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNG Exports, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Sabine Pass LNG Supplements Previous Submission to FERC on Air Emissions
Sabine Pass LNG has filed a supplemental response with FERC regarding the expected air emissions from the company’s proposed LNG liquefaction and export project. This filing addresses sulfur removal equipment that is included in the project design. The filing is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No. CP11-72. Separately, FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff responded to a...