Hess LNG CEO Responds to Criticisms of Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Posted on Dec 7, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Hess LNG CEO Responds to Criticisms of Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Gordon Shearer, CEO of Hess LNG, responded to criticism leveled at his company’s Weaver’s Cove LNG project by local opposition group Save The Bay. Shearer released a five-page letter last week addressing the concerns raised by Save The Bay, including environmental and commercial fishery concerns, effects on local residents of closing two bridges during LNG vessel transit,...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Dec 4, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Lithuanian Energy Ministry Plans to Use EU Funds to Study Feasibility of LNG Terminal (Alfa.lt) Milford Haven Officials Tour Qatargas Liquefaction Facility (Milford Mercury)
FERC Approves Onshore Facilities Associated with Port Dolphin LNG Deepwater Port
Posted on Dec 4, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Approves Onshore Facilities Associated with Port Dolphin LNG Deepwater Port
Yesterday FERC released an order issuing certificates, subject to a number of environmental conditions, for the onshore pipeline facilities associated with the Port Dolphin LNG deepwater port. The onshore facilities will include a 3.93-mile natural gas pipeline and an interconnection with the Gulfstream Natural Gas and Tampa Electric Co. interstate pipeline systems. The authorization...
Rhode Island Appeals U.S. Coast Guard’s Determination of Waterway Suitability for Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Posted on Dec 4, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island Appeals U.S. Coast Guard’s Determination of Waterway Suitability for Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
The State of Rhode Island has filed an appeal of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Letter of Recommendation that determined waterways associated with the Weaver’s Cove LNG project were suitable for the LNG vessel traffic. The appeal is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Barclays Capital to Market LNG Imported Via Northeast Gateway Deepwater Port
Posted on Dec 3, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Barclays Capital to Market LNG Imported Via Northeast Gateway Deepwater Port
Barclays Capital announced yesterday that it has formed an LNG services team and that the team’s first transaction is to market the natural gas imported as LNG via Excelerate Energy’s Northeast Gateway deepwater port. Reuters reports that Barclays Capital is negotiating a number of other deals in the LNG...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Dec 3, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
“Majority of Residents” Can’t Hear South Hook LNG Alarm (Milford Mercury) No Risks as LNG Mooring Ropes “Parted” at South Hook LNG Terminal (Milford Mercury)