AFederal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC) administrative law judge (ALJ) has approved an uncontested settlement betweenViking Gas Transmissionand its shippers resolving charges that the company over-recovered costs, resulting in unjust and unreasonable rates for shippers. The settlement [RP13-185] was negotiated between FERC staff, Viking and 16 shippers. FERC may approve or reject the decision in full or in part. FERC’s charges were based on Viking’s Form 2 cost and revenue information from 2010, which staff said showed that the pipeline had substantially over-recovered its cost of service. Since 2009, FERC has initiated several investigations into rates (seeNGI,Nov. 23, 2009). The settlement requires Viking to reduce all base tariff rates, effective Nov. 14, 2012, by 2% and to file changes to its gas tariff within 15 days following a final order. The reduced base settlement rates would take effect on Jan. 1, 2014 and remain in effect for at least one year.
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Pipelines Propose More Marcellus Exits
More pipeline capacity out of the glutted Marcellus Shale region could be on the way depending upon the success of pipeline open seasons announced last week (see related story).
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbetthas nominatedE. Christopher AbruzzoandEllen Ferrettito head the stateDepartment of Environmental Protection(DEP) and theDepartment of Conservation and Natural Resources(DCNR), respectively. Both are serving as acting secretaries of their respective agencies. The nominations must now be approved by the state Senate. Corbett tapped Abruzzo, his deputy chief of staff, to lead the DEP afterMichael Krancerresigned (seeNGI,March 25). Corbett asked Ferretti to lead the DCNR after firingRichard Allanover an email scandal.
Tennessee Says Start-Up of Northeast Upgrade Project Nov. 1
The anticipated in-service date for Tennessee Gas Pipeline’s (TGP) Line 300 Northeast Upgrade expansion, which would add 636,000 Dth/d of takeaway capacity from the Marcellus Shale to Northeast markets, remains Nov. 1, although FERC has approved a delay until May 1, 2014 for the start-up of some of the project’s facilities.
Start-Up of Northeast Upgrade Project On Track for Nov. 1
The anticipated in-service date for Tennessee Gas Pipeline’s (TGP) Line 300 Northeast Upgrade expansion, which would add 636,000 Dth/d of takeaway capacity from the Marcellus Shale, remains Nov. 1, although FERC has approved a delay until May 1, 2014 for completion of some facilities.
FERC Says Start-Up of Northeast Upgrade Project Nov. 1
The anticipated in-service date for Tennessee Gas Pipeline’s (TGP) Line 300 Northeast Upgrade expansion, which would add 636,000 Dth/d of takeaway capacity from the Marcellus Shale, remains Nov. 1, although FERC has approved a delay until May 1, 2014 for the start-up of some facilities.
ALJ OKs Settlement Resolving Over-Recovery of Costs by Viking Gas
A FERC administrative law judge (ALJ) has approved an uncontested settlement between Viking Gas Transmission and its shippers resolving charges that the company over-recovered costs, resulting in unjust and unreasonable rates for shippers
Plenty of Outlets for North America Gas, Says Statoil Economist
North America should find plenty of outlets for its copious natural gas reserves, but some questions need to be clarified soon, such as whether to allow manufacturers to dictate how much supply remains onshore, or whether the free market fuels an export revolution, according to Statoil ASA’s chief economist.
GDF Suez Plan May Bring Lower-Cost LNG to New England
GDF Suez Gas NA is accepting through the end of 2013 nonbinding bids for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from its proposed advanceLNG Project, “an initiative to provide attractively priced LNG to a wide array of customers in the U.S. Northeast,” the company said.
U.S. Natural Gas Traffic Accelerates into Canada
Traffic continues to grow on the northbound natural gas freeway from the United States into Ontario and Quebec, fueling plans to increase delivery capacity on the Canadian side of the border.
