On July 20, 2006, Bobcat’s underground natural gas storage project proposed in Port Barre, LA received its federal approvals from the FERC in Washington, DC. Bobcat’s project approvals were coordinated with many federal and state environmental agencies. Bobcat has enjoyed working with local officials and will continue this work to plan and coordinate its project schedule to obtain any local permits necessary for the completion of our project.
We are excited about receiving our Federal approvals; this is a tremendous milestone for our project and is a good signal for the local community that the construction of our project (and the associated materials and labor contracts and permanent jobs associated with Bobcat facility) is just around the corner. As we have mentioned many times in the past, Bobcat wants to be a good neighbor. We will be more active in the local community as we keep you updated on the progress with our project. Let us know if you have any questions.
Community Open House Planned
We will be planning another Open House in September when our construction schedule and plans are more defined. We will send out invitations, run a meeting notice in the newspaper and post the meeting details in the local area. If you want to receive details on the open house, contact Bobcat at our website at www.bobcatstorage.com.
Just a reminder!
Look to the Bobcat website for more project details, information on upcoming events, future job and materials opportunities, project updates and to view the project picture gallery.
Question of the Month
How did the FERC decide that the Bobcat Project site was a good location and that the project should be approved?
The FERC took many factors into account when approving the Bobcat project and its location including inputs from landowners, federal, state and local agencies including the LADNR which regulates underground drilling in Louisiana. The biggest benefit of Bobcat’s location is that it is located on a Greenfield salt dome that has not been used by underground storage. Also, there are no underground features like existing caverns or salt mines on the Port Barre salt dome near the Bobcat project site that could be affected by the creation of the Bobcat storage facility. The agencies all determined that Bobcat’s facility will also have no effect on any scenic or recreational waterbody like a local lake or river or affect the local groundwater.
1st Annual Photo Contest
The Bobcat Team is excited to announce our first annual photo contest. The theme of the contest is “Life in Louisiana”. The contest is open to participants of any age, all photos must be received by September 1st and can either be sent digitally to jcraddock@bobcatstorage.com or via mail to Bobcat Gas Storage, Attention: Jamie Craddock, 14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite 460, Sugar Land, TX 77478-3679.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The winners will be announced and prizes awarded at Bobcat’s September Open House and will be featured in our next newsletter. Get your cameras ready and good luck! If you have questions, contact Jamie.
Bobcat Updates
July 2006
Bobcat receives FERC approvals
September 2006
Anticipated Receipt of Construction Authorization from FERC
September 2006
Detailed engineering and construction planning commences
October / November 2006
Contracts for materials and project construction up for bid
January
Start of construction - rig moves on site
Thank You!
The Bobcat Team—Paul, Jamie, and Guy wanted to take the time to thank the local Port Barre community and the Port Barre and St. Landry Parish local governments for your support of our project. We attribute the quick receipt of our federal project approvals to the support that you have openly shown our project. The Bobcat team recognizes that your time is valuable and we appreciate the time and community hospitality that you have shown us. Remember, at Bobcat we employ an open door policy. Contact us with any questions, comments or suggestions.
Bobcat News is written and published by Bobcat Gas Storage. If you have any comments, items to submit or suggestion for this newsletter, contact Jamie Craddock at jcraddock@bobcatstorage.com.
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