Sabal Trail Transmission LLC, a joint venture of Spectra Energy and NextEra Energy Inc., has been named the winning bidder to build a 465-mile interstate natural gas pipeline project by Florida Power & Light (FPL) to provide transportation services for its power generations needs beginning in May 2017. FPL, the largest power company in the state, put out the request for proposals for a new pipeline in December. Sabal Trail would have an estimated price tag of $3 billion and originate in Tallapoosa County, AL, extend through Georgia and terminate at the Central Florida Hub near Orlando (see NGI, July 8). Through a capacity lease with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco), natural gas supply would be accessed at Transco’s Station 85 in Choctaw County, AL. The pipeline, when completed, would have the capacity to transport more than 1 Bcf/d to serve local distribution companies, industrial users and natural gas-fired power generators. According to the Energy Information Administration, Florida generates 62% of its power from 1.1 Tcf of natural gas.
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FERC Proposes NatGas Pipes, Transmission Operators Share Information
FERC on Thursday issued a draft notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) that would allow interstate natural gas pipelines and electric transmission operators to share nonpublic operational information that they believe would promote reliable service and better planning on their systems. The proposal is the first concrete step that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has taken toward coordinating the two markets.
Spectra Lays Groundwork for Northeast Incremental Market Project
FERC has approved a request from Spectra Energy unit Algonquin Gas Transmissions to begin a pre-filing review process for the company’s proposed Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) Project, a significant step forward for the long-awaited pipeline, which would deliver to the Northeast critically needed gas from Pennsylvania.
Western Governors Gassed on 10-Year Energy Vision
Increased interstate cooperative projects on everything from more oil production to modernizing natural gas pipeline infrastructure are part of a 10-year energy plan unveiled by the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) last month at the annual meeting in Park City, UT.
Western Governors Release 10-Year ‘Energy Vision’
Increased interstate cooperative projects on everything from bigger oil production to modernization of the natural gas pipeline infrastructure are all part of a 10-year energy plan unveiled Sunday by the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) at the conclusion of its three-day annual meeting in Park City, UT.
Shales Supporting Enterprise Products’ Refined Products Export Plan
Enterprise Products Partners LP is developing two refined products export facilities on the U.S. Gulf Coast to meet demand for additional refined products export capability with production from shale plays backing up the supply.
FERC OKs ISO-NE Plan to Aid Winter Gas-Fired Power
FERC has approved ISO New England’s (ISO-NE) proposal to share real-time information on natural gas-fired power generation resources with interstate gas pipeline operators in order to head off concerns about unreliable generation dispatch.
FERC Okays ISO-NE Plan to Aid Winter Gas-Fired Power
FERC has approved ISO New England’s (ISO-NE) proposal to share real-time information on natural gas-fired power generation resources with interstate gas pipeline operators in order to head off concerns about unreliable generation dispatch.
Gas Boom Nurturing U.S. Fertilizer Industry Growth
U.S. manufacturers of ammonia-based nitrogen fertilizer made with low cost natural gas feedstock are raking in profits and moving ahead with plans to expand domestic operations.
ISO-NE Seeks Interim Coordination With Pipelines Before Winter
ISO New England (ISO-NE) wants to share real-time information on natural gas-fired power generation resources with interstate gas pipeline operators beginning early next month in order to head off concerns about unreliable generation dispatch.
