In a decision that creates an unusual victory for both the Obama administration and the natural gas industry, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined a long-running request by 24 states and various energy and business groups to overturn a rule limiting mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants.
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Briefs — Freeport LNG, Mercury and Air Toxics Standard, Cameron LNG
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff said the agency will issue an environmental assessment for the Capacity Uprate Project of Freeport LNG Development LP and affiliates on March 31 [CP15-518] (see Daily GPI,Nov. 14, 2014). The deadline for a decision on federal authorization of the project is June 29. Freeport seeks to amend its existing authorization for its liquefied natural gas project in Brazoria County near Freeport, TX. The Uprate Project would allow for the liquefaction and export of an additional 0.34 Bcf/d of natural gas.
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Analysts Say Coal-Fired Retirements to Keep Pace
Despite the Supreme Court ruling against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plans to curb toxic gas emissions from power plants, analysts believe utilities are still compelled to retire coal-fired units, and see the high court’s ruling as a positive development for the natural gas industry.
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Analysts Say Coal-Fired Retirements to Keep Pace
Despite the Supreme Court ruling against the Environmental Protection Agency's plans to curb toxic gas emissions from power plants, analysts believe utilities are still compelled to retire coal-fired units, and see the high court's ruling as a positive development for the natural gas industry.