Marsh Magic

LNG contractor raises tank roofs on cushion of air
Everything about the Cameron LNG facility is big.
The $750 million capital investment by Sempra LNG is no small change. The 1.5 billion cu ft per day of natural gas the facility will deliver by late 2008 will be even bigger if Sempra receives approval to expand, adding another 1.15 bcf per day. The 35 mi of pipeline reaching from the Hackberry, La., facility to a major junction will provide access to a hefty 65% of U.S. gas markets.

Q&A Forum

South Central highway chiefs discuss concerns about budgets, costs & programs
Highway departments in the South Central region are becoming more proactive in educating the public about their needs.

Bridging the Yazoo

Contractor drills 84-in shafts for foundation
Even though Mississippi has been experiencing a severe drought throughout the spring and summer, water levels on the Yazoo River and the adjacent Mississippi River have remained high, causing flooding problems that threatened to delay the construction of the new U.S. Highway 61 bridge.

Powering Up

CLECO’s new $1 billion power plant surges forward in central La.
The Shaw Group Inc. of Baton Rouge plans to complete the $1 billion Cleco Power LLC’s Rodemacher Unit 3 power plant by June 2009. The facility near Boyce, La., will deliver more affordable, environmentally friendly energy to Louisiana customers.