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FirstEnergy: Global Market Changes Make Kitimat Export Plan Viable

A British Columbia (BC) proposal for a northern Pacific liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal has converted itself into an export project, highlighting a 180-degree turn seen ahead for supplies when Canadian producers catch up to Americans in applying new technology.

September 30, 2008

State Leaders Look for ‘Coherent’ National Energy Policy

Fueled by a rare degree of bipartisan agreement on climate change-driven alternative energy solutions, a National Clean Energy Summit concluded Tuesday in Las Vegas with an extensive wish list directed at the party platform authors at both upcoming major political conventions. Nothing was left out, and one of the conference’s hosts, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), committed to seeking bipartisan support for energy action when Congress returns in September.

August 21, 2008

Transportation Notes

Florida Gas Transmission followed up on a Tuesday warning of a potential Overage Alert Day by actually issuing one Wednesday, citing forecasts of 90-degree weather in its Florida market area. The tolerance for negative daily imbalances was set at 25%.

July 31, 2008

Transportation Notes

Florida Gas Transmission ended Wednesday an Overage Alert Day (OAD) that had been in effect for the previous two days, but noting that Florida forecasts call for 90-degree weather continuing for a few more days, it warned shippers of the potential for a new OAD being issued on an upcoming gas day.

July 24, 2008

Transportation Notes

Citing lower linepack and Florida forecasts of 90-degree weather, Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) issued an Overage Alert Day for market-area customers Wednesday. The tolerance for negative daily imbalances was set at 20%. FGT said it would not interrupt previously scheduled market-area ITS-1 service for Wednesday’s gas day “below the elapsed prorated scheduled quantity.”

June 19, 2008

Transportation Notes

Noting forecasts of 90-degree weather in Florida, Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) issued an Overage Alert Day for market-area customers Monday. The tolerance for negative daily imbalances was set at 25%. FGT said it would not interrupt previously scheduled market-area ITS-1 service for Monday below the elapsed prorated scheduled quantity.

May 20, 2008

Transportation Notes

With Florida having forecasts of 90-degree weather, Florida Gas Transmission issued an Overage Alert Day for customers in its market area Tuesday with a 15% tolerance for negative daily imbalances.

October 24, 2007

Transportation Notes

Citing forecasts of 90-degree weather in Florida and low linepack levels, Florida Gas Transmission issued an Overage Alert Day (OAD) for market-area customers Thursday. The tolerance for negative daily imbalances was set at a relatively stringent 5%; usually the tolerance is 25%.

October 5, 2007

Transportation Notes

Citing Florida forecasts of 90-degree weather, Florida Gas Transmission issued an Overage Alert Day for market-area customers Wednesday with a 25% tolerance for negative daily imbalances. The pipeline said it would not interrupt previously scheduled market-area ITS-1 service “below the elapsed prorated scheduled quantity.”

September 27, 2007

Transportation Notes

With 90-degree weather in the Florida forecast, Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) issued an Overage Alert Day for market-area customers Wednesday. It had a 25% tolerance for negative daily imbalances. FGT said it would not interrupt previously scheduled market-area ITS-1 service below the elapsed prorated scheduled quantity for Wednesday’s gas day.

September 6, 2007