Three LNG Proceedings on Agenda for FERC’s January Meeting
Posted on Jan 9, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Three LNG Proceedings on Agenda for FERC’s January Meeting
FERC has placed on the agenda for its January 15, 2009 meeting three LNG proceedings: AES Sparrows Point LNG; Bradwood Landing LNG; and Dominion Cove Point LNG. Of particular note, the Commission will consider whether to approve or deny the AES Sparrows Point LNG project. See the Commission’s meeting agenda for further...
USCG Addresses Canadian Sovereignty, Other Issues, in Downeast LNG WSR
Posted on Jan 9, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on USCG Addresses Canadian Sovereignty, Other Issues, in Downeast LNG WSR
The Letter of Recommendation (LOR) and Waterway Suitability Report (WSR) prepared by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for the proposed Downeast LNG regasification terminal project are now available. The documents require Downeast to implement a number of risk mitigation measures, including developing “standard operating parameters approved by the USCG and coordinated with the...
Calais LNG Issues General Response to Public Comments
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calais LNG Issues General Response to Public Comments
This week Calais LNG offered responses to a number of general comments filed as part of the FERC pre-filing process. The comments addressed by Calais LNG include concerns regarding safety, socioeconomic, and environmental issues. Calais LNG’s filing is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
DOI Recommends FERC Not Authorize Sparrows Point LNG Project Until U.S. FWS Files Comments
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on DOI Recommends FERC Not Authorize Sparrows Point LNG Project Until U.S. FWS Files Comments
Citing “unanswered questions” regarding federally listed endangered and threatened species potentially affected by the proposed AES Sparrows Point LNG project, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) recommended that FERC withhold final certification of the project until the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addresses Endangered Species Act concerns. The DOI’s letter is...
USCG Issues LOR and WSR for Downeast LNG
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on USCG Issues LOR and WSR for Downeast LNG
Yesterday the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issued its formal Letter of Recommendation and Waterway Suitability Report regarding the Passamaquoddy Bay waterway to be used by LNG vessels servicing the proposed Downeast LNG terminal. According to the USCG press release, after extensive review and analysis, it has determined that the waterway will be suitable for the type and amount of LNG...
LNG Cargo En Route to Cove Point LNG Terminal
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on LNG Cargo En Route to Cove Point LNG Terminal
Reuters reports that StatoilHydro’s Arctic Voyager LNG vessel is expected to deliver an LNG cargo to the Cove Point LNG terminal later this week. The cargo was produced at the Snohvit LNG liquefaction facility in...