U.S. Coast Guard Releases Letter of Recommendation for Oregon LNG
Posted on Apr 27, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Releases Letter of Recommendation for Oregon LNG
The U.S. Coast Guard has determined that “the applicable portions of the Columbia River and its approaches are not currently suitable, but could be made suitable for the type and frequency of LNG marine traffic” contemplated by the Oregon LNG project. Oregon LNG Peter Hansen expressed satisfaction in a press release, saying that the conclusions in the Coast Guard’s...
BP Reacts to FERC’s Decision to Extend Crown Landing LNG Project Deadline
Posted on Apr 24, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on BP Reacts to FERC’s Decision to Extend Crown Landing LNG Project Deadline
A BP spokesperson told the News Journal (Wilmington, Del.) that the company is pleased with the one-year extension that FERC granted to the company to construct its proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal in New Jersey. “[We] plan to use that time to consider our options,” the spokesperson...
Bridge Damage Fuels Debate Over Freeport LNG Trucking Proposal
Posted on Apr 24, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bridge Damage Fuels Debate Over Freeport LNG Trucking Proposal
Amidst allegations that construction trucks servicing the Freeport LNG import terminal may have damaged the only bridge to Quintana Island, City Councilman Wallace Neeley spoke out in support of the construction contractor while reiterating his request for a public meeting to address Freeport’s proposal to deliver LNG to its facility by truck. Read more in The...
Elba Island Terminal to Import Seven LNG Cargos in April
Posted on Apr 23, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Elba Island Terminal to Import Seven LNG Cargos in April
Reuters reports that the Elba Island LNG terminal in Georgia will accept seven LNG cargos during the month of April, compared with three cargos received during March. Reuters also notes that other American LNG terminals, including the Cove Point LNG terminal, are likely to see increased LNG imports this...
Bradwood Landing Submits Data Regarding Water Use, Sediment Relocation
Posted on Apr 22, 2009 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Bradwood Landing Submits Data Regarding Water Use, Sediment Relocation
NorthernStar Energy LLC has submitted additional information to FERC regarding its planned Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal, including information on water use and simulations of hydrodynamics and sediment transport. NorthernStar’s filing is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Editorial Argues Against Bradwood Landing LNG Project
Posted on Apr 22, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Editorial Argues Against Bradwood Landing LNG Project
An editorial in the Daily Astorian (Ore.) argues against the Bradwood Landing LNG project, claiming that the long-term environmental costs of the project outweigh the possible economic...