The recent polar vortex cold snap strained the nation’s natural gas pipeline systems, but they performed relatively well, and it is unclear how much electricity was not able to be produced due to any lack of available gas, according to a preliminary review presented during FERC’s regular monthly meeting Thursday in Washington, DC.
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Eastern Pipelines, LDCs Breeze Through Superstorm Sandy
Natural gas pipeline systems and distribution companies so far have reported no problems maintaining service through Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy.
October 31, 2012
Big Incentives for Producers to Reduce Water Use, Say Execs
Environmental questions and high costs for water have created a big headache for unconventional oil and gas producers, but it won’t take long before those problems are turned into opportunities for other businesses, according to industry executives.
October 1, 2012
Big Incentives for Producers to Reduce Water Use, Say Execs
Environmental questions and high costs for water have created a big headache for unconventional oil and gas producers, but it won’t take long before those problems are turned into opportunities for other businesses, according to industry executives.
September 25, 2012
PHMSA Aims to Reduce Serious Pipeline Incidents by 2016
Pipeline corrosion, material failure and aging facilities are the major safety-related problems that pipelines and local distribution companies face.
September 14, 2012
Another Colorado City Considering Drilling Restrictions
City council members in Lafayette, CO, agreed Tuesday to consider a temporary ban on oil and natural gas drilling while they revise regulations that have not been updated since 1994.
September 7, 2012
Cabot Liquids Production Up, Profits Down on Low Gas Prices
Citing continued downward pressure on natural gas prices, Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. on Wednesday reported a 40% increase in production but decreased earnings in the second quarter from a year ago. Both natural gas and liquids production continued to soar, up 37% and 96%, respectively, CEO Dan Dinges said during a conference call with financial analysts.
July 26, 2012
Former Governor Urges Pennsylvania to ‘Embrace’ Shale Gas
Natural gas from the Marcellus Shale could be the answer to Pennsylvania’s energy problems, “should we choose to embrace it,” according to former Gov. Ed Rendell.
June 6, 2012
Pipeline Troubles Lead Broad Cash Decline; Futures Dip
The physical market plunged overall on average by about 14 cents Friday as a combination of a weak screen along with operational problems in places on the East and West Coasts worked to pummel prices lower.
May 29, 2012
Wyoming Passes Water Project for Pavillion
Wyoming state lawmakers last Friday passed legislation to help bring a permanent solution to potential drinking water problems in the Pavillion, WY, area. This is where two U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test wells have sparked concerns among residents and environmental activists who are opposed to hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
March 7, 2012
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