On a 6-3 vote after dozens of citizens and business representatives spoke, the Colorado Springs, CO, City Council late Tuesday night approved rules to allow the use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in oil and natural gas drilling, mirroring similar statewide rules.
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EIA: U.S. Gas Consumption to Grow, Marketed Output to Slow
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Wednesday said domestic natural gas consumption is on track to grow this year, while marketed production will slow.
Post-Pipeline Blast: PG&E Winter Gas Shutoff Threat Eased
Acknowledging that natural gas transmission pipeline pressures will remain at reduced levels in San Francisco and the peninsula area to its south this winter, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) last Wednesday kicked off a targeted advertising and bill discount incentive campaign to get customers in those areas to reduce their energy consumption in December. It is all part of precautions being taken after the fatal Sept. 9 San Bruno transmission pipeline rupture.
Industry Brief
The American Gas Association (AGA) Wednesday announced that the “World Shale Gas Summit” will take place on Nov. 3-5 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in the Dallas, TX, metro area. Organized by the CWC Group and hosted by AGA and the International Gas Union, the summit will bring together shale resource holders, governments regulators, operators, technology companies and pipeline and distribution firms from around the world — North America, Europe, Argentina, South Africa, India and China — to share knowledge, form partnerships and promote the development of shale gas. For information on exhibiting at or registering for the summit, go to www.worldshalegas.org.
Industry Brief
The American Gas Association (AGA) Wednesday announced that the “World Shale Gas Summit” will take place on Nov. 3-5 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in the Dallas, TX, metro area. Organized by the CWC Group and hosted by AGA and the International Gas Union, the summit will bring together shale resource holders, governments regulators, operators, technology companies and pipeline and distribution firms from around the world — North America, Europe, Argentina, South Africa, India and China — to share knowledge, form partnerships and promote the development of shale gas. For information on exhibiting at or registering for the summit, go to www.worldshalegas.org.
CERA Reports LNG Availability for Heating Season Limited
With hurricane-related shut-ins damping down nearly 7% of the Gulf of Mexico’s yearly natural gas production, liquefied natural gas (LNG) may be a “supply of last resort” for the coming winter heating season, according to an analysis by Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA). However, additional LNG imports may not be available because of global competition, the Massachusetts-based consultant reported.
Industry Briefs
The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a plan to establish a provider of last resort (POLR) to allow natural gas customers disconnected for non-payment to reconnect their service. The commission chose Florida-based marketer Infinite Energy Inc. as the POLR, overcoming what was thought to be strong support for the frontrunners, considered to be Atlanta Gas Light, Georgia Natural Gas Services and Scana Energy. In a vote of 3-2, with Commissioners Lauren “Bubba” McDonald Jr. and Stan Wise voting “no,” the PSC’s proposal would have customers paying a $150 deposit to be reconnected. However, the customers would not have to make payments on any past due balances owed to other marketers before being reconnected. Customers would pay 10 cents above Infinite’s current market rate and be charged a $11.95 monthly customer service charge for the service. The GPSC last week also approved new electricity rates for Georgia Power Co., resulting in a $354 million reduction in the company’s revenues over the next three years. The ruling came despite the utility’s request for a rate hike totaling $103 million in additional revenues over the next five years. The reduction represents a decrease of about $1.40 for the average residential customer’s monthly bill. The commission vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Robert Baker voting no. Had the GPSC approved the rate increase over five years, residential rates would have increased by 1.2% per year on average.
Georgia PSC Approves POLR Program
The Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved a plan to establish a provider of last resort (POLR) to allow natural gas customers disconnected for non-payment to reconnect their service. The commission chose Florida-based marketer Infinite Energy Inc. as the POLR, overcoming what was thought to be strong support for the frontrunners, considered to be Atlanta Gas Light, Georgia Natural Gas Services and Scana Energy.
Petro-Canada Plans Bypass to Skirt Tolls
Petro-Canada has become the latest natural gas producer to resort to a pipeline bypass to cut costs of transportation on the TransCanada-Nova system by ducking around its former monopoly franchise in Alberta.
Petro-Canada Plans Bypass to Skirt Tolls
Petro-Canada has become the latest natural gas producer to resort to a pipeline bypass to cut costs of transportation on the TransCanada-Nova system by ducking around its former monopoly franchise in Alberta.