Energy Law

FERC Sets Public Comment Deadline in Cameron LNG Re-Export Proceeding

Posted on September 16, 2010
FERC has set October 7, 2010, as the deadline for public comments regarding Cameron LNG's proposal to re-export foreign-sourced LNG. FERC's notice is available in the Commission's eLibrary under Docket No. CP10-496.

FERC Chairman Responds to Bristol Officials

Posted on September 14, 2010
FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff has responded to a letter sent by two Bristol, R.I., officials to President Barack Obama regarding the Weaver's Cove LNG project. The letter is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-36.Separately, the Providence Journal carries an editorial this morning criticizing local politicians for their opposition to the Weaver's Cove LNG project.

FERC Plans Public Meeting on Elba Island LNG Trucking Proposal

Posted on September 14, 2010
Yesterday FERC announced that it would accept public comment on the proposal for regional truck deliveries of LNG originating from the Elba Island LNG terminal. A public hearing will be held September 29, 2010. The Savannah Morning News offers additional coverage...

U.S. DOE Approves Sabine Pass LNG's Request to Export Domestic Natural Gas

Posted on September 13, 2010
Last week the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved an application filed by Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC to export LNG produced from domestic natural gas. The export proposal contemplates exporting up to 16 million metric tons per annum to countries with which the United States has a free trade agreement and that have not barred LNG vessels...

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Cameron LNG Submits Application for LNG Re-Exports

Posted on September 08, 2010
Last week, Cameron LNG, LLC filed an application to amend  FERC's authorization to import LNG granted pursuant to Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act. Cameron LNG proposes to export up to 250 Bcf of foreign-sourced LNG over a two year period. The application is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

USCG Affirms Decision on LNG Vessel Route for Weaver's Cove Project

Posted on September 07, 2010
The U.S. Coast Guard has affirmed its previous decision that the Taunton River is an unsuitable waterway for the proposed route for LNG vessels transiting to the Weaver's Cove cargo offloading site. According to the Herald News (Fall River, Mass.), Rear Admiral Brian Salerno stated in his determination finding that the matter is "closed...

FERC Chairman Responds to Louisiana Lt. Governor on Sabine Pass LNG Export Proposal

Posted on September 03, 2010
Last month FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff responded to a letter from Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Scott Angelle (D) regarding Sabine Pass LNG's proposal to export U.S. domestic natural gas via its LNG facility. In his response, Chairman Wellinghoff described the timing and benefits of its pre-filing process...

FERC Requests Environmental Data from Downeast LNG

Posted on September 02, 2010
Yesterday FERC requested additional data from Downeast LNG. The request, available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No.CP07-52, focuses on air emissions data.

PHMSA Releases Guidance on Alternative Vapor Gas Dispersion Models

Posted on September 01, 2010
Last week, the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) released guidance addressing "the requirements for obtaining approval of alternative vapor-gas dispersion models under Subpart B of 49 CFR part 193." The guidance focuses on technical matters specific to vapor dispersion models and was published in yesterday's Federal Register.

FERC Announces Technical Conference Focusing on Southern LNG Gas Quality Issues

Posted on September 01, 2010
FERC scheduled a technical conference to examine issues raised by revisions to the gas quality and interchangeability provisions in Southern LNG Company, LLC's tariff. The conference is set for September 14, 2010, and further details can be found in today's Federal Register.

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Raise Concerns with Weaver's Cove LNG Project

Posted on August 31, 2010
Earlier this month members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation wrote to FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff expressing their concern with the planned Weaver's Cove LNG import project. In their letter, available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP04-36, the Members of Congress also invited Chairman Wellinghoff and the other FERC commissioners to meet with the delegation and to tour the site proposed for the Weaver's Cove LNG project.

FERC Pre-Filing Process Not Applicable to Cameron LNG Re-Export Proposal

Posted on August 31, 2010
Yesterday FERC notified Cameron LNG, LLC that the Commission's pre-filing procedures and review process are not applicable to the company's proposal to modify its facility to allow re-exports of foreign-sourced LNG. FERC's letter on this issue is available in the Commission's eLibrary.

Kenai LNG Backers Seek Reauthorization of Export License Without Conditions Sought by Alaskan Legislators

Posted on August 31, 2010
On August 17, 2010, ConocoPhillips requested that the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy extend the export license for the Kenai LNG liquefaction facility without the limitations requested by a number of Alaskan state legislators. In its letter to the U...

Editorial Argues FERC Should Slow Review of Elba Island LNG Trucking Proposal

Posted on August 30, 2010
An editorial published by the Savannah Morning News asks FERC to extend the public comment deadline in the Elba Island LNG truck transportation proceeding and argues that project backers should work more closely with Savannah officials.

FERC Chairman Responds to Louisiana Congressional Delegation on Sabine Pass LNG Liquefaction

Posted on August 27, 2010
FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff has responded to a letter to the Commission by members of the Louisiana congressional delegation regarding the Sabine Pass LNG liquefaction proposal. Chairman Wellinghoff's response is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

Coast Guard Responds to Cameron LNG Proposed Export Operations

Posted on August 23, 2010
Last week Cameron LNG filed a letter from the U.S. Coast Guard with FERC that outlines the initial reaction of the USCG to Cameron's proposed export operations. The Captain of the Port for Port Arthur, Texas, J.J. Plunkett, stated in his letter that the proposed changes to the Cameron LNG facility do not constitute "new construction" and that the "waterway impacts associated with export operations at the Cameron LNG terminal should not change or exceed those envisioned in the original Environmental Impact Statement, Environmental Assessment, and Waterway Suitability Assessment...

Southern LNG Applies to Load LNG on Trucks at Elba Island Facility

Posted on August 23, 2010
On August 4, 2010, Southern LNG submitted an application to FERC to load LNG on trucks for regional distribution. The application contemplates reactivating the truck loading facilities at the Elba Island LNG terminal and beginning operations in November 2012...

USCG Publishes Final Rule Regulating Activities Near LNG Deepwater Ports Located Offshore Mass.

Posted on August 20, 2010
Today's Federal Register includes a final rule issued by the U.S. Coast Guard creating security zones, safety zones, and regulated navigation areas surrounding the Northeast Gateway and Neptune LNG deepwater ports located offshore Massachusetts. The rule goes into effect on September 20, 2010.

Sabine Pass Liquefaction Submits Application to Export LNG

Posted on August 19, 2010
Last week Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy to export LNG. The application seeks authorization to export up to 16 mtpa of LNG for 30 years from the Sabine Pass LNG terminal.

FERC Denies Request for Rehearing on Freeport LNG Trucking Proposal

Posted on August 19, 2010
Yesterday FERC issued an order denying a request for rehearing on Freeport LNG's trucking proposal. The request was filed by a local citizen who expressed concerns regarding potential hazards associated with delivering LNG via truck to the Freeport LNG facility...

Alaskan Governor Offers Conditional Support for Continued Exports from Kenai LNG

Posted on August 12, 2010
Last week Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell's administration offered its conditional support for the application filed by ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil to continue exporting LNG from the Kenai liquefaction facility. The Administration stated in its comments to the U...

FERC Requests Information in Advance of Annual Review of Kenai LNG Facility

Posted on August 11, 2010
Yesterday, FERC requested information regarding the Kenai LNG export facility in advance of the Commission?s annual inspection of the terminal. FERC's inspection is scheduled for September 21-22, 2010. The information request is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No...

Barclays Capital Finalizes Cameron LNG Agreement with Eni

Posted on August 11, 2010
Yesterday, Barclay's Capital announced an agreement with Eni SpA to market downstream natural imported by Eni via the Cameron LNG import terminal. According to a press statement released by Barclays, the firm will also have the right to supply LNG to Eni at the Cameron LNG terminal...

R.I. Senate Submits Task Force's Findings on Weaver's Cove LNG to FERC

Posted on August 06, 2010
The Rhode Island Senate has submitted the findings and recommendations of its task force on the Weaver's Cove LNG import project to FERC. The task force recommends that FERC deny Weaver's Cove LNG's application to construct an offshore LNG unloading berth...

FERC Initiates NEPA Pre-Filing Process for Sabine Pass LNG Liquefaction Project

Posted on August 05, 2010
Yesterday FERC agreed to initiate the agency's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) pre-filing review of Sabine Pass LNG's application to install liquefaction facilities at its existing regasification terminal. FERC's letter is available in the eLibrary under Docket No...

Oregon Pipeline Reports Results of Open Season

Posted on August 05, 2010
Oregon Pipeline Company, LLC reported to FERC yesterday that it has concluded a non-binding open season for capacity on its proposed natural gas pipeline. Oregon Pipeline stated that its affiliate, Oregon LNG, was the only company to bid and was awarded all of the capacity on the Oregon Pipeline...

FERC Approves Minor Design Modifications for Cove Point LNG Pier Reinforcement Project

Posted on July 29, 2010
Yesterday FERC approved a number of minor modifications to the design for the Pier Reinforcement Project underway at the Cove Point LNG terminal. FERC's approval letter notes that the "modifications are necessary to adjust for shoreline sand shifts that occurred since the design phase...

FERC Approves Cameron LNG?s Proposal to Install a Spare Gas Compressor

Posted on July 27, 2010
Yesterday FERC approved Cameron LNG's proposal to install a spare natural gas compressor as part of the pipeline facilities associated with the regasification terminal. FERC's order is available in the eLibrary under Docket No.CP10-165.

FERC Requests Environmental Information from Freeport LNG

Posted on July 23, 2010
Yesterday FERC submitted a request for environmental information to Freeport LNG regarding wetlands and wildlife potentially affected by the project. FERC's request is available in the Commission's eLibrary under Docket No. CP03-75.

Gulf LNG Supplements Implementation Plan

Posted on July 21, 2010
Yesterday, Gulf LNG submitted to FERC its Supplemental Implementation Plan for the sendout pipeline associated with its LNG Clean Energy Project regasification terminal. The filing is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP06-13.

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