Certificating

Transwestern Says Project Satisfies New Policy

Transwestern Pipeline Co. said its proposed Gallup expansionsatisfies all the requirements of the new policy statement forcertificating pipeline projects and as a result should be”expeditiously” approved by FERC.

October 28, 1999

El Paso’s Bondad Project Hangs in Limbo

FERC last week vacated its August order certificating El PasoNatural Gas Co.’s planned expansion of its 33-mile Bondad system, amove that the pipeline says puts the troubled project in anuncertain status.

January 18, 1999

Attorney Calls for Expanded Certification Process

FERC’s let-the-market-decide approach for certificating newpipeline projects isn’t well suited for all cases, said a leadingenergy attorney last week. With some projects, it hasn’t been “goodenough so additional analysis [by FERC] might be required” before apipeline can win a certificate.

October 12, 1998