Analysis: Mexican LNG Imports Expected to Rise Over Next Decade
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Analysis: Mexican LNG Imports Expected to Rise Over Next Decade
The Petroleum Economist [subscription required] carries an analysis of Mexico’s natural gas supply over the next decade and raises questions about the country’s planned reliance on the production of gas from the Chicontepec project. To make up for its expected gas shortfall, the analysis suggests that Mexico may have to increase its LNG imports via the Altamira, Costa Azul,...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Spain’s Enagas Buys BP Stake in Bilbao LNG Terminal (Reuters) Adriatic LNG Releases Regasification Access Code (Adriatic LNG)
FERC Conducts Annual Inspection of Distrigas’ Everett LNG Import Terminal
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Conducts Annual Inspection of Distrigas’ Everett LNG Import Terminal
FERC conducted its annual inspection of Distrigas’ Everett LNG import terminal last month and reports that “[n]o deficiencies were found in the inspected areas, nor were any identified as a result of the technical discussions.” FERC’s letter regarding the inspection is available in the eLibrary under Docket No....
NMFS Determines Formal Consultation Warranted for 11 Marine Species in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NMFS Determines Formal Consultation Warranted for 11 Marine Species in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) informed FERC last month that formal consultation by NMFS is warranted for eleven marine species that FERC previously said were not likely to be adversely affected by the construction and operation of the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal. NMFS’ letter to FERC is available in the eLibrary under Docket No....
NOAA Issues Incidental Harassment Authorization to Northeast Gateway LNG Deepwater Port
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NOAA Issues Incidental Harassment Authorization to Northeast Gateway LNG Deepwater Port
Today’s Federal Register announces that NOAA has issued an incidental harassment authorization to Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge LLC that permits the taking of marine mammals incidental to the operations of its LNG deepwater port. The authorization is in effect until August 30,...
Towns Request Reconsideration of Coast Guard’s LOR in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Posted on Sep 3, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Towns Request Reconsideration of Coast Guard’s LOR in Weaver’s Cove LNG Proceeding
Similar to other requests, the towns of Bristol and Tiverton, Rhode Island, have jointly requested reconsideration of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Letter of Recommendation for the Weaver’s Cove LNG import project. The request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....