FERC Approves Creole Trail Pipeline Expansion
Posted on Feb 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Approves Creole Trail Pipeline Expansion
FERC yesterday authorized the expansion of a pipeline associated with Cheniere’s Creole Trail LNG terminal, which was approved for construction in Cameron Parish, La. The Commission had modified its previous authorization and approved the construction of an additional 18.1 miles to a 42-inch pipeline that will interconnect Creole Trail with the Sabine Pass pipeline system....
FERC Approves M&N Pipeline Expansion
Posted on Feb 16, 2007 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Approves M&N Pipeline Expansion
FERC yesterday approved Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline LLC’s Phase IV Pipeline Project, which increases its mainline design capacity by approximately 418,000 Dt/d to accommodate natural gas expected from the Canaport LNG terminal (currently under construction). FERC’s press release...
FERC Authorizes Mississippi LNG Terminals
Posted on Feb 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Authorizes Mississippi LNG Terminals
FERC yesterday approved Chevron’s proposed Casotte Landing LNG terminal and Gulf LNG Energy’s proposed Clean Energy LNG Project, both of which are planned for Pascagoula, Miss. Once constructed, the terminals could import a peak volume of approximately 1.6 and 1.5 Bcf/d, respectively. FERC’s press release is here. Statements issued by FERC Commissioners Joseph...
FERC Dismisses Complaint Filed Regarding Bradwood Landing Meeting
Posted on Feb 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Dismisses Complaint Filed Regarding Bradwood Landing Meeting
FERC yesterday dismissed a complaint filed by some opponents of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. The complaint allegeed that FERC staff violated ex parte rules by attending a December 14, 2006 meeting to discuss environmental issues surrounding the project. The agency determined that FERC staff properly followed regulations that allow...
BHP Billiton Representative to Discuss Cabrillo Port
Posted on Feb 15, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on BHP Billiton Representative to Discuss Cabrillo Port
The public affairs adviser for BHP Billiton is scheduled to appear before The Oxnard Republican Women’s Club to discuss the company’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. Read more about the Feb. 28 meeting in The Ventura County Star. [Free registration...
Canadian Government Opposes LNG Vessel Transit in Head Harbor Passage
Posted on Feb 15, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canadian Government Opposes LNG Vessel Transit in Head Harbor Passage
The Canadian ambassador to the United States has informed FERC that his government formally has decided to oppose LNG vessel transit through Canadian waters en route to the proposed Downeast and Quoddy Bay LNG terminals in Maine. In a letter dated yesterday, Michael Wilson asserted that, based on the results of a navigational safety and environmental study commissioned by the Canadian...