Construction Accident at Trunkline LNG Terminal
Posted on Apr 22, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Construction Accident at Trunkline LNG Terminal
Four construction workers were injured at the Trunkline LNG terminal yesterday afternoon when the scaffolding they were using to install pipe gave way. A spokesperson for Trunkline LNG told KPLC TV, “This equipment that they were installing, this pipe, was not connected to the LNG terminal when the accident occurred, so there was no fire, no LNG leak or anything like...
Sparrow’s Point Safety and Security Meeting Planned
Posted on Apr 18, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Sparrow’s Point Safety and Security Meeting Planned
An Office of Homeland Security official will speak at a community meeting next Tuesday regarding safety and security issues associated with the proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal, the Baltimore Sun...
County Board Approves Variances for Road to Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal
Posted on Apr 16, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Board Approves Variances for Road to Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal
The Daily Astorian reports that the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this week to approve variances for the road leading to the proposed site for the Bradwood Landing LNG...
First LNG Carrier Arrives at Sabine Pass Terminal
Posted on Apr 15, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on First LNG Carrier Arrives at Sabine Pass Terminal
The Beaumont Enterprise (Texas) details the arrival of the first cargo at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal, including the terminal’s marine and security operations.
Excelerate: Northeast Gateway to Receive Cargo by End of April
Posted on Apr 14, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Excelerate: Northeast Gateway to Receive Cargo by End of April
A spokesperson for Excelerate Energy told the Boston Herald that the company expects to import its first LNG cargo to the Northeast Gateway LNG deepwater port by the end of the month. According to the spokesperson, the company cannot confirm which day the LNG vessel will arrive due to security concerns, saying “[w]e’re not going to be able to say it’s happened until...
Freeport LNG Finalizing Security Arrangements Prior to Facility Start-Up
Posted on Apr 14, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Freeport LNG Finalizing Security Arrangements Prior to Facility Start-Up
The Facts (Brazoria County, Texas) reports today that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is finalizing marine security arrangements for LNG vessels as the Freeport LNG import terminal nears start-up. According to the news report, USCG personnel expect restrictions on boat traffic within a 1,000-meter radius around LNG tankers transiting to the Freeport LNG terminal to last up to...