The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Gulfstream Natural Gas System LLC’s proposal for a mostly compression expansion of its system in the West-Central portion of Florida. In its Phase V Expansion Project the pipeline plans to add a 20,500 hp compressor unit and associated facilities in Manatee County, FL, which would increase mainline capacity by 35,000 Dth/d. Gulfstream said it has executed a 25-year firm service agreement with Florida Power Corp. for all of the capacity to serve the utility’s Hines Generating Station in Polk County, FL. Gulfstream pegged the cost of the Phase V facilities at $50.8 million. The Commission approved Gulfstream’s request for a predetermination supporting rolled-in rate treatment for the costs of the expansion in its next Section 4 rate case, absent a material change in circumstances.

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a resolution that calls on Congress to pass legislation that would postpone the Environmental Protection Agency’s effort to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources using its Clean Air Act authority. The delay would remain in effect until Congress adopts what the resolution called “a balanced approach to address climate and energy supply issues without crippling the economy.” A copy of the resolution was delivered to the Illinois delegation of Congress.

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