New Offshore Terminal Proposed Off Gulf Coast of Florida
Posted on Mar 30, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on New Offshore Terminal Proposed Off Gulf Coast of Florida
MARAD today announced the filing of a Deepwater Port Application by Port Dolphin Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Höegh LNG. Port Dolphin will be located approximately 28 miles offshore of Tampa, Florida, in waters with a depth of approximately 100 feet. It proposes to interconnect with Gulfstream Pipeline, Tampa Electric Company, and other potential facilities near Port Manatee, FL. If...
Shell Cancels Plans for Proposed Gulf Landing LNG Terminal
Posted on Mar 29, 2007 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Shell Cancels Plans for Proposed Gulf Landing LNG Terminal
Shell U.S. Gas and Power yesterday announced that it will not go forward with its proposed Gulf Landing LNG terminal off the Louisiana coast. According to the project director, market conditions have obviated the need for the terminal. Shell will instead continue to seek capacity rights at other import facilities. Reuters provides further details, and The Times-Picayune carries...
Suez LNG Enters Charter Deal for Vessels
Posted on Mar 29, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Suez LNG Enters Charter Deal for Vessels
Hoegh LNG and Mitsui OSK Lines have finalized an agreement with Suez LNG Trading to charter two shuttle and regasification vessels for the Neptune LNG terminal, which Suez’s subsidiary plans to build in Massachusetts Bay. Read more in Lloyd’s List. [Subscription...
Daily Letters to the Editor (Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG)
Posted on Mar 28, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor (Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG)
Bangor Daily News (“LNG on Sears Island”)
Maryland House Passes Anti-LNG Bill
Posted on Mar 28, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maryland House Passes Anti-LNG Bill
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a measure that prohibits the construction of new LNG or petroleum facilities in environmentally sensitive coastal areas. In order to become law, the bill must also receive the state Senate’s approval before the General Assembly adjourns on April 9. The state bill is substantially similar to a Baltimore County ordinance that AES, the...
Perry, Maine Residents Approve Quoddy Bay LNG Deal
Posted on Mar 28, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Perry, Maine Residents Approve Quoddy Bay LNG Deal
In a 229 to 211 vote, Perry, Maine residents approved a $3.6 million per year agreement with Quoddy Bay LNG, the developer of the proposed LNG terminal in Split Rock. “The Perry community has made it clear that it understands and embraces all of the opportunities associated with the project by accepting this agreement,” said project manager Brian Smith. Read more in The...