Energy Law

DOE Denies APGA Motion to Intervene in Sabine Pass Liquefaction Proceeding

Posted on April 01, 2011
The Department of Energy has denied a motion to intervene filed out of time by the American Public Gas Association (APGA) in the Sabine Pass Liquefaction proceeding. In its order, DOE determined that APGA did not demonstrate good cause for its failure to timely intervene in the proceeding, though DOE will permit the comments filed by APGA to remain in the record as late-filed comments by a non-party...

APGA Responds to Sabine Pass Liquefaction in FERC LNG Export Proceeding

Posted on March 31, 2011
Yesterday the American Public Gas Association (APGA) responded to Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC's answer to APGA's prior submission to FERC in opposition to the company's proposed LNG export facilities at the existing Sabine Pass terminal...

Numerous Comments Filed in Support of Freeport LNG Export Proposal

Posted on March 30, 2011
A number of comments have been submitted by interested parties in support of the proposed Freeport LNG liquefaction and export project. The comments, available in U.S. Department of Energy Docket 10-161-LNG, were filed by elected officials, trade groups, and other participants in the U...

APGA Files Comments Opposing Freeport LNG Export Proposal

Posted on March 29, 2011
The American Public Gas Association (APGA) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing the Freeport LNG export proposal, arguing that U.S. domestic gas supplies would be put to better use in the North American market. The comments will be available soon from the Office of Fossil Energy in Docket No...

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Energy Firm Files Comments Supporting Freeport LNG Export Proposal

Posted on March 28, 2011
Copano Energy, a Houston-based midstream energy company, submitted comments to FERC and the U.S. Department of Energy in support of the Freeport LNG export project. Copano Energy cited numerous reasons it supports the export proposal, including creating new markets for North American natural gas, increasing state tax revenue, and creating jobs in furtherance of President Obama's National Export Initiative...

Savannah City Council Seeks Additional Information on Southeast LNG Truck Distribution Proposal

Posted on March 25, 2011
The Savannah City Council passed a resolution seeking more information on the Southeast LNG truck distribution proposal and requesting that federal regulators perform a detailed study on the project. Read more in the Savannah Morning News.

Developers Withdraw Palomar Pipeline Application

Posted on March 24, 2011
Developers of the Palomar natural gas pipeline project, proposed in conjunction with the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal, have withdrawn the project's application at FERC. According to The Oregonian, the developers hope to partner with Northwest Pipeline and propose a revised version of the project next year...

Gulf LNG Seeks Authorization to Commence Commissioning Activities

Posted on March 23, 2011
Gulf LNG has requested authorization from FERC to begin commissioning activities at its LNG import facility by April 29, 2011. Gulf LNG's request is available in FERC's eLibrary under Docket No. CP06-12.

Sabine Pass Responds to Comments Filed on Liquefaction Proposal

Posted on March 22, 2011
Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC filed responses to comments submitted by a number of groups in FERC's Sabine Pass LNG export proceeding. Sabine Pass's comments are available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP11-72.

Liberty LNG: MARAD, Not FERC, Should Address New Jersey Governor?s Opposition to Project

Posted on March 22, 2011
In a letter responding to a motion filed by Clean Ocean Action requesting that FERC deny the onshore gas pipeline associated with the Liberty LNG deepwater port proposal, Liberty LNG argues that the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), not FERC, should make the determination as to the legal significance of Gov...

FERC Authorizes Continued Cool Down of Golden Pass LNG Phase II

Posted on March 16, 2011
FERC informed Golden Pass LNG yesterday that it has approved the company?s request to cool down the balance of the Phase II facility. The letter order is available in the Commission's eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-386.

Golden Pass LNG Begins Commercial Operations

Posted on March 15, 2011
Golden Pass LNG announced yesterday that, following FERCs authorization to place the LNG terminal in service, the terminal has begun commercial operations.

USCG Denies Rhode Island Appeal of LOR for Weaver's Cove LNG Project

Posted on March 14, 2011
Earlier this month, the U.S. Coast Guard denied an appeal filed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management of the Letter of Recommendation approving the proposed vessel route for the Weaver's Cove LNG import project. The letter order is available in FERC's eLibrary under Docket No...

FERC Authorizes Golden Pass LNG Terminal to Commence Service

Posted on March 10, 2011
Today FERC issued a letter authorizing Phase I of the Golden Pass LNG terminal and its associated pipeline to commence service. The letter is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-386.

U.S. ACE Expects to Decide on Sabine Pass LNG Terminal Modifications by July 2011

Posted on March 09, 2011
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (U.S. ACE) notified FERC that it has received an application from Cheniere Energy to amend the Corps' permit for the Sabine Pass LNG terminal seeking authorization to install liquefaction equipment at the facility. U.S...

FERC Denies Weaver's Cove LNG's Request for Rehearing on Wedge Lot Issue

Posted on March 07, 2011
Last Friday, FERC denied a Request for Rehearing submitted by Weaver's Cove LNG addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding legal title to the so-called "Wedge Lot." FERC confirmed its prior conclusion that the issue should be resolved by a court applying Massachusetts state law and that any argument regarding the application of U...

Local Environmental Groups Ask FERC to Deny Onshore Component of Liberty LNG Deepwater Port Project

Posted on March 07, 2011
Several local environmental groups have requested that FERC deny the application for the Liberty Natural Gas Onshore Pipeline, the onshore component of the Liberty LNG deepwater port proposal. The filing argues that because Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J...

FERC Chairman Responds to Submissions by Texas Legislators

Posted on March 04, 2011
FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff issued responses to four legislators from Texas, including U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R) and Kay Bailey Huchison (R) and State Reps. Dennis Bonnen (R) and James Keffer (R), who submitted comments supporting the Freeport LNG export proposal...

Ninth Circuit Vacates FERC's Authorization of Bradwood Landing LNG Project

Posted on March 03, 2011
In a decision released yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacated FERC's September 18, 2008, order approving the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal and its associated natural gas pipeline infrastructure. Agreeing that the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal and its associated pipeline "essentially constitute a single project that will go forward together, or not at all," the Ninth Circuit held that the petitioners' challenge to FERC's September 18 order was moot because the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by FERC for the project's associated pipeline cannot be transferred following the project's developer filing for bankruptcy...

FERC Chairman Responds to Texas Congressman's Letter in Support of Freeport LNG Export Proposal

Posted on March 03, 2011
This week FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff issued a response to Congressman Ron Paul's (R-Tex.) letter in support of the Freeport LNG export proposal. Both Congressman Paul's letter and Chairman Wellinghoff's response are available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

FERC Authorizes Cameron LNG to Commence LNG Re-Export Operations

Posted on March 02, 2011
Yesterday, FERC authorized Cameron LNG to begin re-exporting previously imported LNG. FERC's authorization is available under Docket No. CP10-496 in the Commission's eLibrary.

FERC Chairman Responds to Texas State Senator on Freeport LNG Export Proposal

Posted on March 01, 2011
FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff has responded to a letter submitted to the Commission by Texas State Senator Joan Huffman (R). Both Sen. Huffman's letter in support of the Freeport LNG export proposal and the response from Chairman Wellinghoff are available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

NOAA Accepting Public Comments on Incidental Take Application Filed by Port Dolphin LNG

Posted on March 01, 2011
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced in this morning's Federal Register that it is in receipt of an incidental take application submitted by Port Dolphin Energy LLC. The application requests NOAA authorize the company to engage in activities related to the construction of its planned LNG deepwater port, including activities that could affect populations of Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins...

Freeport LNG Submits Analysis of Vapor Dispersion Zones Under Various Scenarios

Posted on February 23, 2011
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...

FERC Responds to Mass. State Representative

Posted on February 22, 2011
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...

Op-Eds Analyze Southeast LNG Truck Distribution Proposal

Posted on February 21, 2011
Op-eds recently published by the Savannah Morning News analyze the Southeast LNG proposal to distribute by truck LNG that has been imported via the Elba Island LNG regasification terminal.Separately, FERC has released the transcript of the public meeting convened February 2, 2011, to discuss the LNG trucking proposal...

Oregon Congressman Offers Measure to Defund FERC LNG Facility Review Process

Posted on February 18, 2011
Congressman David Wu (D-Ore.) has introduced an amendment to the continuing resolution omnibus appropriations bill that would prevent federal funds from being used to implement Section 3(e) of the Natural Gas Act, effectively blocking FERC?s review of LNG import projects...

Texas Senator Offers Support for Freeport LNG Export Proposal

Posted on February 17, 2011
Senator John Cornyn (R-Tex.) offered his support for the proposed Freeport LNG export project in a letter to U.S. Sec. of Energy Steven Chu and FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff. The letter, available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. PF11-2, states that the project will provide numerous economic benefits and that the regulatory review process should be completed expeditiously.

U.S. DOE Approves Freeport LNG's Export Proposal for FTA Nations

Posted on February 16, 2011
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved Freeport LNG's request for authorization to export LNG to nations that currently or in the future enter free trade agreements (FTAs) with the United States. Freeport LNG's export proposal contemplates the export of 9 Mtpa of LNG over a 25-year period...

FERC Issues Notice of Application, Sets Public Comment Date for Sabine Pass Liquefaction Project

Posted on February 14, 2011
On Friday, February 11, FERC issued a Notice of Application for the Sabine Pass LNG liquefaction project and set a deadline of March 4, 2011 to submit public comments. The filing is available in FERC's eLibrary under Docket No. CP11-72.

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