The US state of California, which has always rejected large-scale LNG imports or transfers, is now the centre of a major natural gas, power and water crisis blamed on planning policies dictated over the years by environmental activists.
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a draft environmental impact statement for the Jordan Cove LNG export project in the northwest state of Oregon and the regulator’s comments suggest serious reservations about the Canadian-led venture being able to meet the many required mitigation measures.
Pembina Pipeline Corp., the Canadian owner of the Jordan Cove LNG export project in the US northwest state of Oregon, has posted solid fourth-quarter earnings as it reported progress on the US liquefaction venture and expects a decision from regulators by year-end.