12-27-2012, 06:52 AM
Actually Gator IOC has the NEC approval for 3.8Mtpa minimum start-up in the Gulf location. That = approval. What is lacking is an Operator and that will be chosen based on SD partner. Some may have LNG operatorship capabilities, few do however, or they will have a preferred LNG contract operator to hire based on scheme. Details on PA are only Gov't option %s and pricing. Formal PA doc and photo op will only come after Operator is named as that is a PA requirement. The amendments required have already been granted. IOC not having a signed PA in hand prior to naming SD and Operator is inconsequential today.