Opponent of Weaver’s Cove LNG Project Submits “Wedge Lot” Title Research to FERC
Posted on Feb 28, 2011 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponent of Weaver’s Cove LNG Project Submits “Wedge Lot” Title Research to FERC
David William Frederick, an opponent to the Weaver’s Cove LNG project proposed in Fall River, Mass., has submitted research to FERC on the title to the so-called “wedge lot.” Frederick argues in his submission that his research demonstrates that the developers of the Weaver’s Cove LNG project do not have control over the project site. Frederick’s...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Feb 25, 2011 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
LNG Creates Record U.K. Gas Exports (Platts LNG Daily) [subscription required] Province: Sicilian LNG Terminal Close to Getting Construction Approval (Platts LNG Daily) [subscription...
Energy Minister Hopes Ukraine, United States Can Cooperate on LNG and Other Energy Projects
Posted on Feb 23, 2011 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Energy Minister Hopes Ukraine, United States Can Cooperate on LNG and Other Energy Projects
Following inter-governmental talks in Washington, D.C., Ukrainian Energy Minister Yuri Boiko said he believes American companies can assist Ukraine as it develops an LNG import terminal in its territory. UPI offers additional...
Freeport LNG Submits Analysis of Vapor Dispersion Zones Under Various Scenarios
Posted on Feb 23, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Submits Analysis of Vapor Dispersion Zones Under Various Scenarios
Last week, Freeport LNG submitted to FERC an analysis of vapor dispersion zones under various scenarios of LNG releases. The analysis was submitted in response to requests for information that address revised interpretations of safety regulations issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Feb 22, 2011 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Botas of Turkey Seeks to Limit LNG Imports, Haberturk Says (Bloomberg)
FERC Responds to Mass. State Representative
Posted on Feb 22, 2011 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Responds to Mass. State Representative
Responding to a letter from Mass. State Rep. David Sullivan (D), FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff stated that the Commission is awaiting revised vapor dispersion exclusion zone analysis from Weaver’s Cove LNG. Chairman Wellinghoff went on to say that FERC would only grant Weaver’s Cove LNG’s application if the project demonstrates compliance with the U.S. Department of...