Hess LNG Affirms Commitment to Weaver’s Cove LNG Following Acquisition of Crown Landing
Posted on Nov 5, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Hess LNG Affirms Commitment to Weaver’s Cove LNG Following Acquisition of Crown Landing
Following this week’s acquisition of the Crown Landing LNG project from BP, Hess LNG CEO Gordon Shearer said that the company remains committed to the Weaver’s Cove LNG project. Shearer told Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] that “[b]y no means or stretch of the imagination are we giving up on Weaver’s...
Trade Association Urges FERC to Consider Jordan Cove LNG Project
Posted on Nov 5, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Trade Association Urges FERC to Consider Jordan Cove LNG Project
Northwest Industrial Gas Users filed comments with FERC this week urging the Commission to place the Jordan Cove LNG project on the agenda for its November 19, 2009, meeting. The comments are available in the eLibrary under Docket No....
USCG Denies Appeals of LORs for Oregon LNG Projects
Posted on Nov 5, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on USCG Denies Appeals of LORs for Oregon LNG Projects
The U.S. Coast Guard has denied appeals of Letters of Recommendation (LORs) for the Bradwood Landing LNG, Oregon LNG, and Jordan Cove LNG projects filed by the State of Oregon and the Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center. Rear Admiral G.T. Blore, Commander of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District, concluded that the LORs were “properly issued in accordance with the Coast...
AGL Completes Pipeline Connection with Elba Island LNG Terminal
Posted on Nov 4, 2009 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on AGL Completes Pipeline Connection with Elba Island LNG Terminal
AGL Resources has completed its Magnolia Pipeline Project, connecting the utility’s service territory with the Elba Island LNG import terminal. A company spokesperson told the Savannah Morning News that the pipeline is expected to supply natural gas to AGL’s customers in the event that U.S. Gulf Coast supplies are...
Hess LNG Buys Crown Landing LNG Project from BP
Posted on Nov 4, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Hess LNG Buys Crown Landing LNG Project from BP
The Gloucester County Times reports that Hess LNG has purchased the Crown Landing LNG import project from BP. While acknowledging that the project faces a challenging global energy market and opposition from neighboring state Delaware, Hess LNG President and CEO Gordon Shearer said that Crown Landing “nicely fits [Hess LNG’s] portfolio.” Shearer stated, “We will...
Iberdrola Acquires Part of Chevron’s Regas Capacity at Sabine Pass LNG Terminal
Posted on Nov 4, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Iberdrola Acquires Part of Chevron’s Regas Capacity at Sabine Pass LNG Terminal
Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] reports that Iberdrola has acquired 1 Bcm/y of regasification capacity at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal from Chevron, effective immediately.