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Paso Norte Pipeline Group Inc. (PNP) is holding a 60-day open season for shippers interested in accessing markets in western Chihuahua, Mexico, on a proposed international gas pipeline from New Mexico to Chihuahua that would serve demand for gas among power generators.

The increased amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world is quickly developing a global market for natural gas and CME Group Inc. is looking to capture interested traders by creating new contracts that span the gap from the United States to the United Kingdom.

The increased amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world is quickly developing a global market for natural gas and CME Group Inc. is looking to capture interested traders by creating new contracts that span the gap from the United States to the United Kingdom.

Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) “has respectfully indicated” that he is not interested in the job of energy secretary in the Obama administration, a spokesman for the senator said. He believes he can do more to effect energy policy as chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) “has respectfully indicated” that he is not interested in the job of energy secretary in the Obama administration, a spokesman for the senator said. He believes he can do more to effect energy policy as chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Could London’s BP plc actually be interested in taking over Chesapeake Energy Corp.? Rumors persisted last week that the major might have a deal in the works to buy the natural gas producer, but financial analysts said a buyout was unlikely considering the size of Chesapeake and BP’s decision last year to trim its sails.

FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher said Friday the agency is more interested in the energy industry complying with its rules and requirements than in collecting penalties, but this was not enough to allay the concerns of industry. Energy attorneys and industry representatives urged FERC to be more forbearing and patient as companies strive to comply with hundreds of rules, with some going as far as to suggest that FERC create an amnesty program for those who self-report their violations.

FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher said Friday the agency is more interested in the energy industry complying with its rules and requirements than in collecting penalties, but this was not enough to allay the concerns of industry. Energy attorneys and industry representatives urged FERC to be more forbearing and patient as companies strive to comply with hundreds of rules, with some going as far as to suggest that FERC create an amnesty program for those who self-report their violations.

There’s still gas in the Appalachian Basin, and that’s a fact that exploration-minded producers will be waking up to. At least that’s what those interested in developing New York state’s gas resource would like to believe.