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Comments are being sought on an energy industry petition that calls on FERC to initiate a rulemaking to make a series of permanent regulatory and policy changes aimed at spurring the construction of interstate natural gas pipeline expansions, new storage capacity and takeaway facilities related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) import projects. The agency’s action is procedurally somewhat unusual, given that FERC is seeking comments ahead of its decision on whether to conduct the requested rulemaking proceeding.

Comments are being sought on an energy industry petition that calls on FERC to initiate a rulemaking to make a series of permanent regulatory and policy changes aimed at spurring the construction of interstate natural gas pipeline expansions, new storage capacity and takeaway facilities related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) import projects. The agency’s action is procedurally somewhat unusual, given that FERC is seeking comments ahead of its decision on whether to conduct the requested rulemaking proceeding

FERC on Friday issued a final rule requiring potential developers of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals and associated pipeline facilities to initiate pre-filing procedures at least six months before filing a formal application with the agency. The rule also would apply to companies seeking to expand their existing LNG facilities, if FERC’s director of Office of Energy Projects (OEP) deems it necessary.

FERC on Monday proposed a rule to require potential developers of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals and associated facilities to initiate pre-filing procedures at least six months before filing a formal application with the agency. The proposed rule also would apply to companies seeking to expand their existing LNG facilities, if FERC’s director of Office of Energy Projects deems it necessary.

FERC made the wrong call in disallowing tariff provisions proposed by Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled last Tuesday. The utilities had offered a rate designed to recover from two classes of customers cost differentials from additional expenses arising out of the formation and maintenance of the California Independent system Operator (CAISO).

Sea Robin, which had expected to initiate unscheduled maintenance Thursday at East Cameron 265 that would last through Friday, said later Thursday it had postponed the work until next week. Originally it said nominations at the Sea Robin-Trunkline interconnect were not being accepted for Friday’s gas day due to the platform project, but the postponement announcement said such nominations were being allowed.

The cash market continued this week’s astounding price run-up with growing momentum Wednesday. Gains were even larger than the day before, with several points recording upticks of a dollar or more and virtually all others up by at least 65 cents or so.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is likely to initiate a generic rulemaking addressing natural gas interchangeability and quality standards if industry sectors fail to achieve a consensus on these separate yet related issues, said Commissioner Suedeen Kelly last Tuesday.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is likely to initiate a generic rulemaking addressing natural gas interchangeability and quality standards if industry sectors fail to achieve a consensus on these separate yet related issues, said Commissioner Suedeen Kelly Tuesday.