Alabama Governor Delays Decision on TORP LNG Proposal
Posted on Jul 7, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Alabama Governor Delays Decision on TORP LNG Proposal
The U.S. Maritime Administration has granted Alabama Governor Bob Riley (R) an extension until September 14, 2010 to decide whether to oppose the TORP LNG import project proposed for offshore Alabama. Read more in the Mobile...
LNG Vessels Entering Boston Harbor Under Heavy Security
Posted on Jul 7, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Vessels Entering Boston Harbor Under Heavy Security
A piece in Boston Magazine examines the security precautions taken by federal, state, and local law enforcement when an LNG vessel enters Boston Harbor en route to the Everett LNG...
South Korean Firms Sign Agreements with Pemex
Posted on Jul 7, 2010 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on South Korean Firms Sign Agreements with Pemex
South Korea’s KOGAS and STX Group concluded a number of cooperation agreements with a subsidiary of Mexico’s Pemex. Platts LNG Daily provides further information. [Subscription...
Calais LNG Preparing for Public Meetings in Maine
Posted on Jul 6, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calais LNG Preparing for Public Meetings in Maine
An executive with Calais LNG told the Telegraph-Journal (New Brunswick) that his company has “thoroughly prepared” for a series of meetings with state and local officials later this...
Negotiations Underway for Jamaican LNG Project
Posted on Jul 6, 2010 in Financing, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Negotiations Underway for Jamaican LNG Project
Officials with the Jamaican government and the developers of the Jamaican LNG import project said late last week that they are approximately seven months away from finalizing agreements for the planned floating LNG facility. The Jamaica Gleaner also reports that a number of investors have expressed interest in the...
Canadian Government Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Jul 2, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canadian Government Reiterates Opposition to LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
This week Canada’s consul general to New England, Neil Le Blanc, wrote to Maine Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner David Littell reiterating Canada’s opposition to LNG vessel traffic in the Head Harbour Passage. In his letter Consul General Le Blanc noted “navigational, environmental, and public safety risks” associated with LNG vessel traffic...