With forecasts calling for near-freezing weather in northern Florida that night, Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) issued an Overage Alert Day for market-area customers Thursday. The tolerance for negative daily imbalances was set at 25%. FGT said it would not interrupt previously scheduled market-area ITS-1 service below the elapsed prorated scheduled quantity.
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Energy Bill Easily Clears Senate; President Signals Approval
The Senate last Thursday night passed by an overwhelming majority an energy bill that raises the fuel economy standard, increases the standard for production of renewable fuels and establishes higher energy efficiency standards.
Energy Bill Easily Clears Senate; President Signals Approval
The Senate Thursday night passed by an overwhelming majority an energy bill that raises the fuel economy standard, increases the standard for production of renewable fuels and establishes higher energy efficiency standards.
Slimmed-Down Energy Bill Wins Over Senate GOP Opponents
Speedy passage of a slimmed-down Senate energy bill seemed all but assured Thursday night after Democratic leaders agreed to scrap the controversial $21.8 billion tax package that Senate Republicans and President Bush opposed.
Citizens React to Another CA LNG Proposal
Federal and local government authorities responsible for making a joint environmental assessment held the first public comment session Wednesday night on Australia-based Woodside Natural Gas’s proposed 1 Bcf liquefied natural gas (LNG) importation project off the Southern California coast near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). About 150 citizens and local government representatives attended.
Senate Defeats Amendment Giving States Power to Block LNG Ships
Senators Tuesday night defeated 56-37 a floor amendment to the Clean Energy Act (HR 6) that would have given states veto power over liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals sited within their borders or within 15 miles of their borders.
Local Opposition Awash at CA Offshore LNG Hearing
Most of the 250 citizens and elected officials showing up Wednesday night at a U.S. Coast Guard hearing on BHP Billiton’s proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal offshore Southern California opposed the project on safety and environmental grounds, according to a report in Thursday’s Los Angeles Times. But there were supporters who cited various state assessments that California needs new sources of natural gas.
Local Opposition Awash at CA Offshore LNG Hearing
Most of the 250 citizens and elected officials showing up Wednesday night at a U.S. Coast Guard hearing on BHP Billiton’s proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal offshore Southern California opposed the project on safety and environmental grounds, according to a report in Thursday’s Los Angeles Times. But there were supporters who cited various state assessments that California needs new sources of natural gas.
Transportation Notes
With near-freezing temperatures forecasted in northern Florida for that night, Florida Gas Transmission issued an Overage Alert Day (OAD) Wednesday for market-area customers. The tolerance for negative daily imbalances was set at 25%. The pipeline said it would not interrupt previously scheduled market-area ITS-1 service for Wednesday’s gas day. Customers had been alerted Tuesday to be prepared for the possibility of an OAD (see Daily GPI, Feb. 14).
U.S. House Passes Pipeline Safety Bill Wednesday Night
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2006 Wednesday night by unanimous voice vote. The act is seen as essential for the energy industry because it provides funding and direction for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s pipeline safety oversight programs.