Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the impact of growing shale oil and gas development on the nation’s rail and pipeline infrastructure.
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North American LNG-Fueled Ships Studied
A United Nations-tied international shipping safety organization has tapped a Norwegian foundation to examine how liquefied natural gas (LNG) can be turned into a primary fuel source for ships plying the waters of North America.
North American LNG-Fueled Ships Studied
A United Nations-tied international shipping safety organization has tapped a Norwegian foundation to examine how liquefied natural gas (LNG) can be turned into a primary fuel source for ships plying the waters of North America.
Pennsylvania PUC Website Details Impact Fee Collection, Distribution
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) on Wednesday introduced an interactive website that allows users to examine information related to the collection and distribution of revenue from the state’s unconventional natural gas well impact fee, which was enacted as part of Act 13, the state’s omnibus Marcellus Shale law.
Biogas Pipe Integration Under Review in California
Responding to a legislative mandate, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Wednesday launched a rulemaking to examine how to integrate biomethane into the state’s extensive natural gas pipeline grid.
Nova Scotia Looks for Secure Natural Gas Supplies
Nova Scotia officials are exploring options to secure a more stable natural gas supply and are issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to examine challenges on price volatility and meeting gas demand now and into the future.
Texas Producers Sue to Block City of Arlington Well Fee
Texas natural gas producers are suing the City of Arlington, TX, to stop a recently enacted $2,400 per well annual fee on operators. The fee’s anticipated $781,450 annual revenue would fund the city’s “Natural Gas Well Preparedness and Response Plan,” which was adopted in March.
Pennsylvania to Review Gas Supplier Licensing Requirements
A proposed rulemaking to examine Pennsylvania’s regulations regarding licensing requirements for natural gas suppliers (NGS) will be issued for comment by mid January, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) said Friday.
Congressional Natural Gas Caucus Critical of EPA Actions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has overstepped its jurisdiction in Pennsylvania and should leave regulation of oil and gas to state officials, according to some members of Congress.
Girth Weld Defects Found on Recently Constructed Pipes
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is calling on owners and operators of recently constructed large-diameter natural gas pipelines and hazardous liquid pipelines to examine their systems for potential girth weld defects.