Energy Law

Fish and Wildlife Service Comments on Environmental Issues Regarding Calais LNG Proposal

Posted on December 18, 2008
The Fish and Wildlife Service filed comments yesterday on a number of environmental issues raised by the Calais LNG project proposed for Washington County, Maine. The comments are available in Docket No. PF08-24 in FERC's eLibrary.

FERC Authorizes Cove Point Expansion to Commence Service

Posted on December 18, 2008
Yesterday FERC authorized Dominion Cove Point LNG, L.P. to commence service of its Cove Point Expansion. FERC's authorization is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP05-130.

Fish and Wildlife Service Comments on Environmental Issues Regarding Calais LNG Proposal

Posted on December 18, 2008
The Fish and Wildlife Service filed comments yesterday on a number of environmental issues raised by the Calais LNG project proposed for Washington County, Maine. The comments are available in Docket No. PF08-24 in FERC's eLibrary.

FERC Authorizes Cove Point Expansion to Commence Service

Posted on December 18, 2008
Yesterday FERC authorized Dominion Cove Point LNG, L.P. to commence service of its Cove Point Expansion. FERC's authorization is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP05-130.

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Freeport LNG Requests to Bring In LNG Supplied Via Truck

Posted on December 17, 2008
On December 9, 2008, Freeport LNG Development, L.P., filed an application requesting that FERC amend its authorization to construct and operate the Freeport LNG terminal to allow the terminal to bring in domestic LNG supplies via truck in order to maintain a proper cryogenic state for the facility's LNG storage tanks...

Freeport LNG Requests to Bring In LNG Supplied Via Truck

Posted on December 17, 2008
On December 9, 2008, Freeport LNG Development, L.P., filed an application requesting that FERC amend its authorization to construct and operate the Freeport LNG terminal to allow the terminal to bring in domestic LNG supplies via truck in order to maintain a proper cryogenic state for the facility's LNG storage tanks...

Secretary of Commerce Stays Closure of Broadwater Energy's Appeal of New York State's CZMA Consistency Objection

Posted on December 15, 2008
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced in today's Federal Register that the Secretary of Commerce has stayed the closure of the decision record for Broadwater Energy's appeal of the New York State Department of State's objection to the LNG regasification terminal proposed for Long Island Sound in order to solicit more information on the issue...

Secretary of Commerce Stays Closure of Broadwater Energy's Appeal of New York State's CZMA Consistency Objection

Posted on December 15, 2008
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced in today's Federal Register that the Secretary of Commerce has stayed the closure of the decision record for Broadwater Energy's appeal of the New York State Department of State's objection to the LNG regasification terminal proposed for Long Island Sound in order to solicit more information on the issue...

Developers File Application for Palomar Gas Pipeline with FERC

Posted on December 12, 2008
Palomar Gas Transmission L.L.C., a joint venture of Northwest Natural Gas Co. and TransCanada Corp., filed an application with FERC to construct and operate a 217-mile gas pipeline connecting the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal to existing pipeline infrastructure...

Dominion Requests to Place Cove Point Expansion Facilities In Service

Posted on December 12, 2008
In a letter dated December 10, 2008, Dominion Cove Point LNG, L.P., requests authorization from FERC to commence service of the Cove Point Expansion facilities. Dominion's request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP05-130.

Developers File Application for Palomar Gas Pipeline with FERC

Posted on December 12, 2008
Palomar Gas Transmission L.L.C., a joint venture of Northwest Natural Gas Co. and TransCanada Corp., filed an application with FERC to construct and operate a 217-mile gas pipeline connecting the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal to existing pipeline infrastructure...

Dominion Requests to Place Cove Point Expansion Facilities In Service

Posted on December 12, 2008
In a letter dated December 10, 2008, Dominion Cove Point LNG, L.P., requests authorization from FERC to commence service of the Cove Point Expansion facilities. Dominion's request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP05-130.

FERC Determines Pre-Filing Not Required for Freeport LNG Boil-Off Gas Recovery, LNG Truck Delivery Proposal

Posted on December 10, 2008
FERC has determined that Freeport LNG Development, L.P., is not required to follow FERC pre-filing procedures for its proposal to install liquefaction equipment to recover boil-off gas from its storage tanks and to add unloading facilities for accepting trucked deliveries of domestic LNG...

FERC Determines Pre-Filing Not Required for Freeport LNG Boil-Off Gas Recovery, LNG Truck Delivery Proposal

Posted on December 10, 2008
FERC has determined that Freeport LNG Development, L.P., is not required to follow FERC pre-filing procedures for its proposal to install liquefaction equipment to recover boil-off gas from its storage tanks and to add unloading facilities for accepting trucked deliveries of domestic LNG...

Jordan Cove LNG's FERC Testimony Now Available

Posted on December 05, 2008
Testimony given before FERC by a consultant for the Jordan Cove Energy Project concerning the Commission's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed LNG terminal is now available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP07-444.

Jordan Cove LNG's FERC Testimony Now Available

Posted on December 05, 2008
Testimony given before FERC by a consultant for the Jordan Cove Energy Project concerning the Commission's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed LNG terminal is now available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP07-444.

Developer Files Request for Extension to Complete Construction of Crown Landing Associated Pipeline

Posted on December 04, 2008
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, developer of a natural gas pipeline associated with the Crown Landing LNG regasification terminal, is seeking to extend its deadline to complete construction from June 20, 2009, to October 31, 2013. BP requested a similar extension on November 26 for the Crown Landing LNG terminal...

Developer Files Request for Extension to Complete Construction of Crown Landing Associated Pipeline

Posted on December 04, 2008
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, developer of a natural gas pipeline associated with the Crown Landing LNG regasification terminal, is seeking to extend its deadline to complete construction from June 20, 2009, to October 31, 2013. BP requested a similar extension on November 26 for the Crown Landing LNG terminal...

FERC to Accept Comments on Calais LNG at Public Meeting

Posted on December 03, 2008
FERC will accept comments on the Calais LNG proposal from interested entities and local residents at a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 4, in Calais, Maine. The Bangor Daily News provides additional coverage.

FERC to Accept Comments on Calais LNG at Public Meeting

Posted on December 03, 2008
FERC will accept comments on the Calais LNG proposal from interested entities and local residents at a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 4, in Calais, Maine. The Bangor Daily News provides additional coverage.

FERC Sets Release Date for Sparrows Point LNG FEIS

Posted on December 02, 2008
Yesterday FERC announced that it will release its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) in the AES Sparrows Point LNG proceeding this upcoming Friday, December 5. FERC's announcement is available in its eLibrary under Docket No. CP07-62.

Crown Landing Seeks Extension of Time to Construct

Posted on December 01, 2008
BP's Crown Landing LLC has requested that FERC extend its deadline to construct and place its terminal into service from June 20, 2009 to October 31, 2013. Crown Landing's extension request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-411...

FERC Announces Intent to Prepare EA for Sabine Pass LNG's Re-Export Project

Posted on November 24, 2008
FERC announced Friday that it plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the LNG re-export project proposed by Sabine Pass LNG. FERC's announcement is available in its eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-47.

FERC Order Allows Tying of Capacity at Open Access Terminals to Release of Related Pipeline Capacity

Posted on November 21, 2008
FERC yesterday issued an order on rehearing regarding its final rule governing the release of firm capacity by shippers using interstate natural gas pipelines and open access LNG terminals. The Commission generally reaffirmed its decision to remove the maximum rate cap on short-term capacity releases and exempt certain releases from bidding...

Bradwood Landing LNG Supports FERC Decision on LNG Application

Posted on November 19, 2008
A spokesperson for Bradwood Landing LNG said in a statement that the company is "pleased" with FERC's decision to grant a rehearing request for further consideration, noting that the decision "does not delay the project in any way." Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] provides additional coverage.

FERC Extends Deadline for Consideration of Rehearing in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding

Posted on November 18, 2008
Yesterday FERC granted rehearing for further consideration in the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal proceeding. The order tolls the statutory deadline for considering timely requests for rehearing to give the Commission additional time to reach a decision regarding the requests...

Mass. Attorney General's Office Responds to Weaver's Cove

Posted on November 14, 2008
The Massachusetts Attorney General?s office responded yesterday to a November 4 filing by Weaver's Cove LNG on the issue of whether the decision by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to sustain Massachusetts' objection to the project's consistency with the state's Coastal Zone Management Plan should prevent FERC from issuing further approvals for the proposed Weaver's Cove LNG project...

FERC Determines Pre-Filing Process Not Required for Freeport LNG Re-Export

Posted on November 13, 2008
In a letter issued today, FERC told Freeport LNG that the company's proposal to modify its facility in order to re-export imported LNG will not be subject to the mandatory pre-filing process  applicable to new LNG terminals. FERC notes that the proposed "change of use of the facility does not appear to involve significant safety considerations that have not been previously addressed...

Parties File Requests for Rehearing in Cove Point Expansion Proceeding

Posted on November 07, 2008
A number of parties in the Cove Point Expansion proceeding have submitted Requests for Rehearing of FERC's October 7 Order on Remand. The filings are available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP05-130.

Sabine Pass LNG Terminal Placed In Service

Posted on November 06, 2008
Earlier this week, Sabine Pass LNG reported to FERC that construction on its LNG import terminal is complete and that the terminal has been placed in service. Sabine Pass LNG's filing is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-47.

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