Energy Law

New York Requests FERC Withdraw Authorization of Broadwater LNG Project

Posted on May 07, 2009
The New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) has renewed its demand that FERC "withdraw or vacate its March 20, 2008, Order authorizing the siting, construction and operation" of the Broadwater LNG import project. The U.S. Secretary of Commerce recently sustained New York State's Coastal Zone Management Act consistency objection to the project...

FERC Issues Conditional Approval for Freeport LNG's Re-Export, Liquefaction, and Truck Delivery Proposals

Posted on May 07, 2009
Subject to a number of environmental conditions, FERC has approved Freeport LNG Development, L.P.'s proposal to re-export up to 24 Bcf of foreign-sourced LNG over a two-year period. FERC also approved Freeport's proposals to add a boil-off gas liquefaction system to its facility and to accept LNG deliveries via truck for the purpose of maintaining its storage tanks in a cryogenic state...

FERC Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Jordan Cove LNG Terminal

Posted on May 04, 2009
On Friday FERC released its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Jordan Cove LNG regasification terminal. FERC staff concluded that  the project would have "limited adverse environmental impacts." Find the FEIS in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

Local Councilman Files Comments on Freeport LNG Truck Delivery Proposal

Posted on April 28, 2009
Quintana, Texas, City Councilman Wallace Neeley filed comments last week regarding Freeport LNG's proposal to deliver LNG to its terminal via truck. Mr. Neeley's comments are available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP03-75-003.

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Bradwood Landing Submits Data Regarding Water Use, Sediment Relocation

Posted on April 22, 2009
NorthernStar Energy LLC has submitted additional information to FERC regarding its planned Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal, including information on water use and simulations of hydrodynamics and sediment transport. NorthernStar's filing is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

Pipeline Seeks FERC Authorization to Export Natural Gas to Canada

Posted on April 20, 2009
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC has filed a request with FERC to amend its authorization under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act and its Presidential Permit to allow the company to export natural gas to Canada using existing cross-border facilities, including its interconnection with the Brunswick Pipeline, which will transport regasified LNG imported via the Canaport LNG terminal...

FERC Grants Extension of Time for Crown Landing LNG Project

Posted on April 17, 2009
This morning FERC granted Crown Landing LLC and Texas Eastern Transmission, LP an extension of time  until June 20, 2010, to construct the proposed Crown Landing LNG import facility and associated pipeline. FERC notes that Crown Landing will have to reinitiate FERC's prefiling process for any modifications to its previous proposed project if and when it has a new proposal...

FERC Extends Deadline for Completion of Cameron LNG Terminal

Posted on April 15, 2009
FERC granted Cameron LNG, LLC's request to extend the deadline to complete construction of its LNG import and regasification terminal located in Hackberry, La., to December 31, 2009. FERC's order is available in the eLibrary under Docket No. CP02-378.

FERC Extends Deadline for Kenai Liquefaction Facility Compliance

Posted on April 14, 2009
Yesterday FERC extended the deadline for ConocoPhillips Alaska Natural Gas Corporation and Marathon Oil Company to comply with its January 15, 2009 order clarifying the Commission's jurisdiction over the Kenai LNG liquefaction facility and requiring the companies to file additional information with the Commission within 90 days...

Jordan Cove Files Preliminary Response to FERC's Request for Environmental Information

Posted on April 13, 2009
Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. has filed a preliminary response to FERC's March 23, 2009 request for environmental data regarding the company's proposed LNG import terminal. The filing notes that Jordan Cove expects to submit a complete response in approximately four weeks...

FERC Staff Provides Comments on Resource Reports Submitted by Calais LNG

Posted on April 07, 2009
Last week FERC Staff provided substantive comments on Calais LNG's draft Environmental Resource Reports 1 thru 11 and 13. FERC's comments address issues associated with LNG vessel transit, environmental impacts of the project, safety and security matters, as well as many others...

FERC Seeks Additional Engineering Information from Downeast LNG

Posted on April 06, 2009
On Friday FERC issued a request for additional engineering information regarding seismic and geological issues to Downeast LNG, Inc. The company has until April 13, 2009, to file its response. The request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

Connecticut Governor Critical of Plan to Expand FERC's Infrastructure Siting Authority

Posted on April 01, 2009
Citing the state's unsuccessful efforts to persuade FERC to grant it a "seat at the table" for discussions regarding the Broadwater LNG import proposal, Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell (R) has announced her opposition to legislation under consideration in the U...

FERC Sets Timeline for Environmental Review of Downeast LNG Project

Posted on April 01, 2009
On Monday FERC released a timeline for its environmental review of the planned Downeast LNG import proposal. FERC set September 18, 2009, as the deadline for issuing the Final EIS, and December 17, 2009, as the deadline for FERC's final authorization decision...

FERC Responds to Rhode Island State Senators' Questions Regarding Weaver's Cove LNG Project

Posted on March 30, 2009
FERC released its response to several Rhode Island state senators who raised questions regarding the Weaver's Cove LNG import project. The response, dated March 19, 2009, provides a status update on FERC?s environmental review of the offshore berthing proposal and provides a summary of the agency's efforts to solicit comments from Rhode Island stakeholders...

Coast Guard to Establish Temporary Security Zone near Freeport LNG

Posted on March 26, 2009
The Coast Guard has issued a temporary final rule establishing a temporary security zone around the Freeport LNG Basin, banning non-exempt vessels from transiting the area.  Read more in the Federal Register.

Port Dolphin Submits Environmental Information to FERC

Posted on March 19, 2009
Port Dolphin Energy LLC responded to FERC's questions regarding wetlands potentially affected by a pipeline connected to the planned Port Dolphin LNG deepwater port. The filing is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP07-191.

Cameron LNG Seeks Extension to Complete Construction of Regasification Facility

Posted on March 18, 2009
Cameron LNG, LLC filed a request for an extension of time to complete construction of its LNG import and regasification terminal, seeking to extend the deadline for completion to December 31, 2009. Cameron LNG's request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

FERC Grants Rehearing to Further Consider AES Sparrows Point, Bradwood Landing LNG Projects

Posted on March 17, 2009
Yesterday FERC granted rehearing in both the AES Sparrows Point and Bradwood Landing LNG projects for the "limited purpose of further consideration." A FERC spokesperson told the Baltimore Sun that the orders "keep[] petitions alive for further consideration indefinitely...

Bradwood Landing LNG Files Environmental Data with FERC

Posted on March 13, 2009
Yesterday Bradwood Landing LNG project developers NorthernStar Energy LLC filed data with FERC on proposals that would mitigate juvenile fish entrainment at the planned LNG import terminal. The filing is available in FERC's eLibrary under Docket No. CP06-365.

Massachusetts Responds to Weaver's Cove LNG's Offshore Berthing Proposal

Posted on March 12, 2009
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security has filed an advisory report with FERC regarding Weaver's Cove LNG's offshore berthing proposal. The report is available in FERC's eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-36-005.Separately, FERC has requested additional environmental data regarding the same offshore berthing proposal...

FERC Grants Cove Point LNG's Request to Extend Deadline to Submit Noise Survey

Posted on March 10, 2009
Yesterday FERC approved Dominion Cove Point LNG, L.P.'s request to extend the deadline to submit a post-construction noise survey for the Cove Point LNG import facility to December 31, 2009. The Commission's approval is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

NMFS Seeking Comments on Northeast Gateway Request for Incidental Harassment Authorization for Marine Mammals

Posted on March 06, 2009

AES Sparrows Point LNG Responds to NOAA's Environmental Concerns

Posted on March 06, 2009

States, Fall River File Protests in Weaver's Cove LNG Proceeding

Posted on March 05, 2009

Two New England Towns File Motions to Intervene in Weaver's Cove LNG Proceeding

Posted on March 04, 2009

Deadline Nears for Sec. of Commerce's Decision on Broadwater LNG Proposal

Posted on March 03, 2009

Industry Experts Discuss Federal-State Tension Over LNG Terminal Permitting Process

Posted on March 02, 2009

Gulf LNG Requests Variances to Natural Gas Pipeline Route

Posted on March 02, 2009

Freeport LNG Responds to Commenters' Concerns

Posted on February 26, 2009
Freeport LNG Development, L.P. issued detailed responses to a number of questions raised by commenters in a FERC proceeding  to examine Freeport LNG's request to modify the existing design of the terminal. Freeport LNG's filing is available in the eLibrary under Docket No...

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