Freeport LNG Finalizing Security Arrangements Prior to Facility Start-Up
Posted on Apr 14, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Finalizing Security Arrangements Prior to Facility Start-Up
The Facts (Brazoria County, Texas) reports today that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is finalizing marine security arrangements for LNG vessels as the Freeport LNG import terminal nears start-up. According to the news report, USCG personnel expect restrictions on boat traffic within a 1,000-meter radius around LNG tankers transiting to the Freeport LNG terminal to last up to...
Local Residents React to First Cargo to Arrive at Sabine Pass LNG Terminal
Posted on Apr 14, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents React to First Cargo to Arrive at Sabine Pass LNG Terminal
The Houston Chronicle reports that several residents of the communities surrounding the Sabine Pass LNG terminal were mostly ambivalent towards the arrival of the first LNG cargo to the terminal last Friday. The Chronicle contrasts this muted reaction with the vocal opposition of some Connecticut and New York officials to the Broadwater LNG proposal, which was rejected last week by New...
Analysts: TransCanada May Refocus LNG Strategy Following Two Recent Setbacks
Posted on Apr 11, 2008 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Analysts: TransCanada May Refocus LNG Strategy Following Two Recent Setbacks
The Canadian Press (carried via Oil Week) reports that some energy analysts are suggesting that TransCanada may refocus its LNG import efforts on the U.S. Gulf Coast region following two setbacks at its planned LNG regasification terminals. TransCanada’s proposed Gros Cacouna LNG terminal in Quebec has stalled due to a lack of firm LNG supply, and its Broadwater LNG terminal...
California City Council Votes to Oppose Preferred Site for OceanWay LNG Deepwater Port
Posted on Apr 11, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California City Council Votes to Oppose Preferred Site for OceanWay LNG Deepwater Port
The City Council of Camarillo, Calif., voted Wednesday evening to oppose the preferred site of the proposed OceanWay LNG deepwater port. City Councilman Mike Morgan told the Ventura County Star that he believes the two alternative sites under consideration may be more appropriate. The U.S. Navy has also expressed concerns with the preferred...
Coast Guard Proposes Safety Regulations for Area Surrounding Northeast Gateway LNG Deepwater Port
Posted on Apr 11, 2008 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Coast Guard Proposes Safety Regulations for Area Surrounding Northeast Gateway LNG Deepwater Port
Today’s Federal Register carries a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking recommending the establishment of a safety and security zone surrounding the Northeast Gateway LNG deepwater port. The proposed zone will prohibit unauthorized vessels from entering within 500 meters of the offloading buoys or the LNG carriers, and from deploying any equipment that could become entangled with the...
Conn. Attorney General Expects Broadwater Energy to Appeal N.Y. State Department of State’s Decision
Posted on Apr 11, 2008 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Conn. Attorney General Expects Broadwater Energy to Appeal N.Y. State Department of State’s Decision
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (D) told the Connecticut Post that he expects Broadwater Energy to appeal the decision of the New York State Department of State to deny federal consistency under the state’s Coastal Zone Management Plan. Broadwater has 30 days to file an appeal to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, who would then have 220 days to issue a ruling....