Proposed Lng

ConocoPhillips Set on LNG Pans

According to The Daily Advertiser, ConocoPhillips has no intentions of altering its plans to build an open-loop liquefied natural gas terminal off the southwest Louisiana coast in light of the governor's decision last week to veto a similar project. A spokes-man for ConocoPhillips said the company is going forward with its already laid plans for Beacon Port, a proposed LNG terminal about 50 miles offshore from Cameron Parish. Gov. Kathleen Blanco on May 5 exercised her power to veto an LNG terminal proposed by Freeport McMoRan off the Plaquemines Parish coast. Blanco cited environmental concerns about the terminal's effect on Gulf fisheries - it would use 100 million to 200 million of gallons of seawater a day to re-heat the super-cooled gas, killing much of the sea life that gets sucked into the intake pipes. Proposed LNG terminals go through an exhaustive federal permitting process that includes developing environmental impact statements and soliciting public comment. At the end of the process, the governors of affected states have an opportunity to veto the project. (Source: The Daily Advertiser)

Aker Kvaerner Signs Agreement with Woodside

Aker Kvaerner has signed a frame agreement with Woodside Petroleum Ltd to become the Australian oil and gas giant's preferred supplier of steel tube umbilicals. The contract could be worth between NOK 150 - 200 million annually. The frame agreement is awarded for a three year period with optional periods of one + one year and has the potential to support Woodside Petroleum Ltd with its proposed LNG developments.

Coast Guard to Assess Matagorda Ship Channel for LNGs

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi will assess safety and security issues associated with liquefied natural gas tankers traveling in the Matagorda Ship Channel in order to make a recommendation to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding Calhoun LNG, L.P.'s proposal to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in Calhoun County. The Coast Guard received official notification of Calhoun LNG, L.P.'s plans on March 14, 2005.

Cameron LNG: Proposed Berthing Facility

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice stating that it intends to prepare an environmental assessment of the proposed Cameron LNG berthing facility to be built in the vicinity of Hackberry, Louisiana. Comments on the proposal should be submitted by February 25. 70 Fed. Reg. 5435 (HK LAW)

Technip USA Announces Contract Award for the Freeport LNG Terminal

Freeport LNG Development, L.P. and Technip USA Corporation, a subsidiary of Technip have signed a contract for the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) leading to the finalization of the EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract for its LNG receiving terminal to be located on Quintana Island near Freeport, Texas. The FEED is expected to be completed by the end of December with the EPC phase of the project beginning in the first quarter of 2004.

Articulated LNG Barge Proposal Gets Class AIP

ABS gives Approval in Principle (AIP) to a newly proposed LNG articulated tug & barge re-gasification vessel that facilitates the use of cleaner burning fuel. The concept vessel, introduced by Waller Marine Inc., has the ability to load LNG from existing LNG terminals, liquefaction facilities or traditional LNG carriers and transport the LNG to existing tanks, traditional LNG carriers, trucks or marine vessels using LNG as a fuel

Teekay Scquire Suezmax Tankers

Teekay Lng Partners L.P. is to acquire three Suezmax class crude oil tankers and related long-term fixed-rate charters for $180 million from its parent company, Teekay Shipping Corp. The company said Teekay Lng plans to finance the acquisition with the net proceeds of a proposed public offering of its common units, together with borrowings under its revolving credit facility, cash balances or both.

Gulf LNG Energy, LLC – License Application

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice stating that on October 28 it received an application from Gulf LNG Energy, LLC for authorization to site, construct, and operate: (1) an LNG receiving facility, including docking facilities and associated piping appurtenances; and (2) an LNG storage and vaporization facility, including two LNG storage tanks, vaporization units and associated piping and control equipment

USCG Completes Security Review LNG Proposal

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that it completed a preliminary review of a waterway security assessment regarding the proposed Crown Landing LNG facility on the Delaware River. The assessment and the USCG review will be forwarded to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for consideration. Source: HK Law

Keyspan LNG Facility – Public Meeting

The U.S. Coast Guard is hosting two public meetings regarding the proposed Keyspan liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Providence, Rhode Island. The meetings will be in Providence (January 11) and Middletown (January 12). 70 Fed. Reg. 1900 (HK Law).