FERC Staff to Hear Testimony Regarding Chemical Hazards of LNG
Posted on Nov 8, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Staff to Hear Testimony Regarding Chemical Hazards of LNG
The Daily Astorian reports that Jerry Havens, the director of the Chemical Hazards Research Center at the University of Arkansas, will testify before FERC officials during a public hearing regarding the Bradwood Landing LNG proposal today in Knappa, Ore. Havens says he is concerned that FERC is downplaying his research regarding LNG fire...
Unable to Finalize Deal in the Bahamas, Suez Pursues LNG Project Offshore Florida
Posted on Nov 7, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Unable to Finalize Deal in the Bahamas, Suez Pursues LNG Project Offshore Florida
The Bahama Journal reports that following years of negotiations regarding an LNG import terminal proposed for Grand Bahama Island, Suez has opted to pursue Calypso LNG off the coast of Florida. Another LNG project, proposed for Ocean Cay by AES Corp., has also failed to move forward. The Journal notes that Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has said previously that LNG is not a priority...
NATS: Atlantic Basin Markets Adequately Prepared for Winter
Posted on Nov 6, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NATS: Atlantic Basin Markets Adequately Prepared for Winter
In its LNG Week in Review, NATS reports that strong storage inventories and mild weather indicate that both the North American and European markets are adequately prepared for the winter heating season. NATS also notes that there has been an increase in LNG tanker traffic traversing the Suez Canal from the Atlantic Basin to reach Asian markets. However, NATS also reports that labor...
NEB Denies Early Construction on New Brunswick Pipeline
Posted on Nov 6, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NEB Denies Early Construction on New Brunswick Pipeline
The Canadian Press (via the Amherst Daily) reports that Canada’s National Energy Board denied a requested variance that would have allowed construction to start on the Emera Brunswick Pipeline from Canaport LNG in New Brunswick to the U.S. border, while Emera continued to provide the Board with information. The NEB specifically cited the lack of a detailed restoration plan for...
Town Approves Money to Continue to Oppose Weaver’s Cove LNG
Posted on Nov 6, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Town Approves Money to Continue to Oppose Weaver’s Cove LNG
The Providence Journal (R.I.) reports that the town of Somerset held a Special Town Hall Meeting last night to address several local issues, including whether to authorize further spending to oppose the Weaver’s Cove LNG proposal. Those voters in attendance approved an additional $10,000 to fund this effort, in the event such funding is...
Williams Completes Successful Open Season for Gulf LNG Pipeline
Posted on Nov 6, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Williams Completes Successful Open Season for Gulf LNG Pipeline
Pipeline company Williams announced yesterday that it successfully completed a binding open season for its pipeline that will connect the Gulf LNG import terminal to existing pipeline infrastructure. Williams told Reuters that Angola LNG Supply Services LLC subscribed to all firm capacity offered, scheduled to begin in 2011 pending FERC approval of the...