FERC Issues Policy Statement on Gas Quality and Interchangeability
Posted on Jun 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition | Comments Off on FERC Issues Policy Statement on Gas Quality and Interchangeability
Ina policy statement approved at today’s Commission meeting, FERC announced that it will address disputes over gas quality and interchangeability on a case-by-case basis. According to a statement by FERC Staff at the meeting, the Commission’s future handling of gas quality and interchangeability issues will be guided by principles established through collaborative efforts...
FERC Urges Increase In LNG Storage Capacity
Posted on Jun 15, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Storage | Comments Off on FERC Urges Increase In LNG Storage Capacity
FERC today endorsed a broader market-based rate regime that aims to promote investment in domestic natural gas storage infrastructure. Such investment would allow the United States to compete for Atlantic Basin LNG supply available during seasonal shifts in demand. FERC Staff’s report to the Commission is here. Additional press coverage is provided by Greenwire. [Subscription...
NGSA Responds to INGAA and AGA on Gas Quality and Interchangeability
Posted on Jun 14, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines | Comments Off on NGSA Responds to INGAA and AGA on Gas Quality and Interchangeability
In a June 12 letter to FERC, the president and CEO of the Natural Gas Supply Association, R. Skip Horvath, calls the recent joint statement of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of Americaand the American Gas Associationregarding gas quality and interchangeability “a positive step forward,” but cautions that it “is not an industry consensus.”In order to...
Bradwood LNG Terminal Application Filed at FERC
Posted on Jun 13, 2006 in Blog, Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Bradwood LNG Terminal Application Filed at FERC
On June 5, NorthernStar Natural Gas and its affiliate, Bradwood Landing LLC, filed formal applications at FERC for the construction and operation of the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal in Oregon and the associated sendout pipeline. The documents may be found in the FERC e-Library in Docket No....
FERC Commissioner Brownell to Leave Post in August
Posted on Jun 9, 2006 in Federal Regulation | Comments Off on FERC Commissioner Brownell to Leave Post in August
Energy & Environment Daily reports that FERC Commissioner Nora Mead Brownell will forgo a second term, but will retain her position until the first week of August to allow time for the Senate confirmation process. In a letter to President Bush, Brownell expressed confidence in the President’s appointees and emphasized the need for “strong leadership” and...
Critics Speak Out Against Sparrows Point Pipeline Plan
Posted on Jun 8, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Critics Speak Out Against Sparrows Point Pipeline Plan
Opponents of AES’ Sparrows Point LNG project last night said that a pipeline serving the proposed terminal would endanger residents along the pipeline route, which would run from southeastern Baltimore County to southern Pennsylvania. Last night’s meeting at Harford Community College was one of several scheduled this week by FERC to solicit comments on the project. Details...