🌊Deepwater Port License Application for Blue Marlin LLC Overview
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Maritime Administration announce the start of the comment period and the public meeting for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the BMOP LLC (BMOP) deepwater port license application for the export of oil from the United States to nations abroad. The BMOP application proposes the ownership, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning of an offshore oil export deepwater port that would be located within and adjacent to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in West Cameron Lease Blocks (WC) 509 and 508 and East Cameron (EC) Block 263. Following the existing Stingray pipeline, the DWP will be approximately 99 statute miles off the coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with an approximate water depth of 162 feet. The deepwater port would allow for loading Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and other sized crude oil cargo carriers via a Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM).
Learn More⚡Notice of Filings for Exempt Wholesale Generators and Compliance Procedures
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces a Combined Notice of Filings, detailing self-certification for exempt wholesale generators and related compliance filings. The notice includes important deadlines, filing details from various applicants, and procedures for public participation and intervention in these regulatory matters.
Learn More🛠️National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation Regulatory Request Overview
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation's request to authorize the abandonment of injection/withdrawal Well 2430 in Pennsylvania due to localized corrosion. The notice includes public participation opportunities, intervention processes, and relevant deadlines for comments or protests.
Learn More⚡Notice on Columbia Gas Transmission Facility Abandonment Request
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding Columbia Gas Transmission’s request to abandon a well and associated facilities. The notice establishes a deadline for public participation, allowing interested parties to file protests, intervene, or comment on the proposed abandonment project, thus fostering transparency and engagement in the regulatory process.
Learn More🛢️Notice of Request for Project Authorization by Columbia Gas Transmission
The Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC’s request for authorization to abandon facilities at the Terra Alta Storage Field. The document outlines public participation methods, including protest and intervention options, with a deadline for comments set for April 8, 2025.
Learn More🏗️Scoping Period for Eastern Gas Transmission Project Announced
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has initiated a scoping process for the Capital Area Project by Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage. This involves gathering public input on environmental issues connected to the project, which includes modifications to existing facilities. The Commission seeks comments to assess potential impacts on the environment and land use, encouraging affected parties to participate actively.
Learn More⚡Key Regulatory Filings from FERC Affecting Energy Businesses
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding multiple compliance filings and complaints involving various energy companies. This includes petitions, notices of change in status, and rate filings, highlighting the importance of regulatory compliance for stakeholders in the energy sector and the opportunity for public engagement in these matters.
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