Bobcat Files FERC Application for Gas Storage Project
Posted on Feb 17, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Storage | Comments Off on Bobcat Files FERC Application for Gas Storage Project
In an effort to capitalize on the expected influx of imported LNG into the Gulf, Bobcat Gas Storage filed an application yesterday with FERC seeking approval to develop natural gas storage in two salt caverns in St. Landry Parish, La., near Henry Hub. The project would have storage capacity of 12 Bcf and an injection capacity of 900,000 Mcf/d, according to Platts LNG Daily. The project...
Md. Lawmakers Propose Bills Restricting LNG Facility Siting
Posted on Feb 17, 2006 in LNGLawBlog, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Md. Lawmakers Propose Bills Restricting LNG Facility Siting
The Prince George’s County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly has proposed a law prohibiting approval of “a special exception for property to be used as a liquefied natural gas storage facility if the PG County District Council determines that the proposed use is unreasonably close to a heavily populated area or a public transportation center.” Bill 927...
Two Md. Counties Spar Over WGL’s LNG Proposal
Posted on Feb 13, 2006 in Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Two Md. Counties Spar Over WGL’s LNG Proposal
Legislators in Prince George’s County are trying to prevent Washington Gas from constructing an LNG peak shaving storage tank in Chillum, Md., based on safety and security concerns. However, the prospect of lower gas prices has some lawmakers in neighboring Montgomery County in favor of the project. Responding to the safety concerns, WGL’s spokesman noted that storage of...
Freeport-McMoRan Confident of Approval and Long-Term Supply Contracts for Main Pass LNG
Posted on Jan 9, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Storage | Comments Off on Freeport-McMoRan Confident of Approval and Long-Term Supply Contracts for Main Pass LNG
The vice president of Freeport-McMoRan Energy says he expects to learn by May the status of the company’s deepwater port application for the Main Pass Energy Hub LNG terminal and storage facility offshore Louisiana. David Landry also dismisses speculation that the company is having difficulty securing long-term supply contracts, adding that “there is uncommitted supply by...
Golar LNG To Convert Existing LNG Vessel into Floating Regas Terminal
Posted on Jan 5, 2006 in LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Storage, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Golar LNG To Convert Existing LNG Vessel into Floating Regas Terminal
Golar LNG, the world’s largest independent ship owner, has announced that it will convert an existing 129,000 cubic meter LNG vessel into a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU). Keppel Shipyard of Singapore will perform the conversion, which will be the first of its kind. Golar believes that “no other system can compete with this concept in terms of pricing...
Cameron LNG Seeks Permission to Initiate NEPA Pre-filing Process
Posted on Dec 22, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Storage | Comments Off on Cameron LNG Seeks Permission to Initiate NEPA Pre-filing Process
On December 14, Cameron LNG submitted a request with FERC to begin the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) pre-filing process with respect to the terminal expansion initiative in Hackberry, La. The project consists of the addition of a fourth LNG storage tank, which will boost output from 1.5 to 2.65 Bcd/f. The letter is available at the FERC e-Library under Docket No....