Sabine Pass LNG Requests Authorization to Commence Service at Phase II Facilities
Posted on Sep 10, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Sabine Pass LNG Requests Authorization to Commence Service at Phase II Facilities
Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. has requested that FERC authorize the commencement of service at the Sabine Pass LNG Phase II facilities. The request notes that construction and cooldown of the facilities are complete. Find the request in the eLibrary under Docket No....
Coast Guard Announces Temporary Security Zone Around Cameron LNG
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Coast Guard Announces Temporary Security Zone Around Cameron LNG
The U.S. Coast Guard announced in today’s Federal Register that it has established a temporary security zone in the Calcasieu River around the Cameron LNG import terminal. This security zone is effective until November 30,...
EPA Formally Requests Cooperating Agency Status in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on EPA Formally Requests Cooperating Agency Status in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Yesterday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally requested status as a cooperating agency in FERC’s review of the Weaver’s Cove LNG import project. Find EPA’s request in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Jamaica Remains Interested in LNG Import Project
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Jamaica Remains Interested in LNG Import Project
The Jamaica Gleaner reports that Jamaica remains interested in LNG imports and that a number of companies have expressed interest in developing an LNG import project in the country.
Alaskan Utility Considering Importing LNG Via Kenai Export Terminal
Posted on Sep 8, 2009 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Alaskan Utility Considering Importing LNG Via Kenai Export Terminal
Enstar Natural Gas, a natural gas utility based in Alaska, told Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] last week that it has spoken informally with ConocoPhillips, the operator of the Kenai LNG export plant, about using the facility to import LNG. According to Platts, Enstar is also examining other options to address concerns regarding the decline of production in the Cook Inlet gas...
County Critical of Port Dolphin LNG Deepwater Port FEIS
Posted on Sep 8, 2009 in Environmental, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Critical of Port Dolphin LNG Deepwater Port FEIS
Manatee County, Fla., filed comments with FERC and the U.S. Coast Guard that criticizes the findings of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) prepared for the Port Dolphin LNG deepwater port project. The county notes that recently its Board of County Commissioners voted to conditionally approve an alternative pipeline route for the Port Dolphin project, but it argues that...