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Top executives at Russia’s Gazprom were said to be meeting this week to discuss whether to revise their plans to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to U.S. markets.

Top executives at Russia’s Gazprom were said to be meeting this week to discuss whether to revise their plans to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to U.S. markets.

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has scheduled a public workshop for early in February to discuss concerns that have been raised by a proposal from Intermountain Gas Co. to curtail customers with gas-fired snow-melting equipment in the midst of peak-demand periods (see Daily GPI, Dec. 15, 2009). Intermountain told the PUC that snow-melting equipment under driveways and rooftops uses an inordinate amount of gas compared to more conventional uses, and thus the utility wants authority to involuntarily curtail the snow-melting gas use in the midst of peak demand times. Existing customers now can volunteer to be interrupted. In exchange for the interruptible status, new and volunteering existing snow-melt customers would be given a lower rate.

The Department of Interior’s Minerals Management Service (MMS) Tuesday held its first meeting with officials from Rhode Island to discuss renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). MMS is in the process of establishing task forces to consult with states concerning renewable energy leasing and development on the OCS.

The heads of six natural gas exploration and production companies, all members of America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA), gathered Thursday to discuss efforts to “increase appreciation” of North American natural gas and educate legislators and the public on the role of natural gas. They also voiced their opposition to the Waxman-Markey climate bill approved by the House earlier this year.

The heads of six natural gas exploration and production companies, all members of America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA), gathered Thursday to discuss efforts to “increase appreciation” of North American natural gas and educate legislators and the public on the role of natural gas. They also voiced their opposition to the Waxman-Markey climate bill approved by the House earlier this year.

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC (REX) has asked FERC to schedule a public technical conference to discuss how the company may pursue an environmental construction requirement for its 639-mile REX-East Pipeline to cross Murray Energy Corp. coal mining reserves, saying it may need an alternative route. It suggested Aug. 5 or 7 for an expedited conference.

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC has asked FERC to schedule a public technical conference to discuss how the company may pursue an environmental construction requirement for its 639-mile Rex-East Pipeline to cross Murray Energy Corp. coal mining reserves, saying it may need an alternative route. It suggested Aug. 5 or 7 for an expedited conference.

Shell Energy North America LP announced last week it would discuss potential supply sales from the proposed Broadwater offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal with large natural gas consumers and distribution companies in Long Island, New York City and southern Connecticut.