DoE Seeking Input on Proposed Oregon LNG Export Facility
The Office of Fossil Energy of the Department of Energy said it is accepting protests, motions to intervene or notices of intervention, requests for additional procedures, and written comments on an application filed on March 23 by Jordan Cove Energy Project for a long-term, multi-contract authorization to export as liquefied natural gas from Coos County, Ore.
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The project is to export LNG produced domestically and in Canada up to the equivalent of 292 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year over a 25-year period. It would be exported from the proposed LNG terminal to be located on the North Spit of Coos Bay in Coos County. (Jordan Cove had earlier abandoned a plan to build an LNG import terminal, in favor of exporting, See ITT's Online Archives 12041711).
The terminal facilities are to include two 160-cubic-meter LNG full-containment storage tanks, a single marine berth, and on-site utilities and services. The modified plans include large diameter LNG piping configured for exports and electrically driven liquefaction equipment. Jordan Cove anticipates completing the pre-filing review process and filing its application to amend in October 2012, the DoE notice said. Jordan Cove said if FERC authorizes the export facilities by the end of 2013, it would be able to complete construction and commence export service in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Jordan Cove said there's "a rebuttable presumption that a proposed export of natural gas is in the public interest, and DOE must grant such an application unless those who oppose the application overcome that presumption "by making an affirmative showing of inconsistency with the public interest." It said the LNG export authorization will serve the public interest by permitting exports when they're competitive and otherwise promote healthy domestic and international natural gas markets. It also said the exports will stimulate domestic production, produce jobs and improve the balance of trade.
Filings are due by Aug. 6 to http://www.regulations.gov, or to fergas@hq.doe.gov. Further information: Larine Moore or Marc Talbert, 202-586-9478 or 202-586-7991.