Op-ed: Weaver’s Cove LNG Facility Design Adequately Addresses Earthquake Concerns
Posted on May 9, 2011 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Op-ed: Weaver’s Cove LNG Facility Design Adequately Addresses Earthquake Concerns
In an op-ed piece carried by the Fall River Herald News, an official for Weaver’s Cove Energy argues that designs for the company’s LNG import facility currently account for seismic disturbances and that any concerns regarding risks posed by earthquakes are...
Canaport LNG Terminal Shuts Down for Planned Maintenance
Posted on May 6, 2011 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Canaport LNG Terminal Shuts Down for Planned Maintenance
A spokesperson for Canaport LNG confirmed yesterday that the terminal shut down this week for planned maintenance that should be completed within the month of May. Reuters provides further...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on May 6, 2011 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Cyprus Puts Import Project on Hold (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required]
Golden Pass LNG Seeks FERC Authorization for Phase 2 Facilities to Commence Service
Posted on May 6, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Golden Pass LNG Seeks FERC Authorization for Phase 2 Facilities to Commence Service
Earlier this week, Golden Pass LNG asked FERC for authorization to commence operations using its Phase 2 facilities. The company’s request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Hess LNG Seeks Extension for Crown Landing LNG Terminal Permit
Posted on May 6, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Hess LNG Seeks Extension for Crown Landing LNG Terminal Permit
Hess LNG has asked FERC to extend the deadline for the company to develop the location and design of its planned Crown Landing LNG import terminal. According to the News Journal, Hess LNG is seeking the extension to resolve siting difficulties caused by new exclusion zone guidelines promulgated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in August...
Jamaica Expects to Issue RFP for LNG Supply Soon
Posted on May 6, 2011 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Jamaica Expects to Issue RFP for LNG Supply Soon
Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] reports that the Jamaican government expects to issue a formal request for proposals (RFP) to supply the country’s planned LNG import terminal around...