Four major producers have called on FERC to reject a tariff proposal by Williams Co.’s Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corp. to significantly increase penalties for unauthorized daily overruns and daily operational flow order (OFO) imbalances on its system.
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Transwestern Begins Regulatory Process on 500 MMcf/d Phoenix Expansion
Transwestern Pipeline Co. said Thursday it has requested FERC authorization to begin the pre-filing process on a proposed expansion project designed to deliver gas to the Phoenix, AZ, area, which currently is served only by competitor El Paso Natural Gas. Transwestern said it plans to make a certificate filing for the 500 MMcf/d expansion project next summer.
Gulf LNG Affiliates Seek FERC Nod to Build Terminal, Pipe in Mississippi
Gulf LNG Energy LLC and Gulf LNG Pipeline LLC have filed an application seeking FERC authorization to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and associated pipeline facilities in Jackson County, MS.
WGL Seeks to Block Cove Point Expansion Until Interchangeability Issues Resolved
Washington Gas Light (WGL), which serves metropolitan Washington, DC, has called on FERC to reject the proposed expansion of Dominion Cove Point LP’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and associated pipeline project until it can be demonstrated at a evidentiary hearing that imported LNG is fully interchangeable with traditional gas and will not negatively impact the utility’s system.
FERC Approves Project Connecting Transco, FGT Systems in Texas
FERC on Thursday issued a certificate to Dominion South Pipeline Co. LP., a new subsidiary of Dominion Resources, approving the construction of a small pipeline in Texas that would connect the mainline system of Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line with Florida Gas Transmission (FGT).
Entrega Pipe Seeks Go-Head to Build 36-Inch Diameter Portion of Line in CO
Entrega Gas Pipeline on Thursday asked FERC for the go-ahead to begin construction on the first segment of the proposed 328-mile line that will open the door for Rocky Mountain producers to send more natural gas to Midwest markets.
FERC Approves Wyoming Interstate’s Expansion Out Of Piceance Basin
FERC on Thursday issued a certificate to El Paso Corp. subsidiary Wyoming Interstate Co. Ltd. (WIC) to proceed with an expansion of its pipeline system to step up natural gas deliveries by mid-winter out of the prolific Rocky Mountain region.
Northern Natural Proposes Capacity Upgrades at Midwest Storage Facilities
MidAmerican Energy’s Northern Natural Gas pipeline on Friday filed concurrent requests at FERC to increase the capacity of its storage facilities in Iowa and Kansas.
Hurricane-Ravaged Louisiana Municipals Seek Waiver of Pipe Penalties, Fees
The Louisiana Municipal Gas Authority (LMGA), which represents 57 small municipally owned natural gas distribution systems in the state, has asked FERC to waive the assessment of penalties, fees and charges — other than for transportation of gas to a customer — by pipelines on its member customers during the post-Hurricane Katrina emergency.
East Tennessee Plans New Lateral to Tap Appalachian Production
Duke Energy’s East Tennessee Natural Gas pipeline filed an application with FERC Thursday seeking authorization to build a lateral in southwestern Virginia that would give Appalachian natural gas producers access to more markets.