Supplying

All of the focus has been on supplying U.S. markets, but Mexico, with growing energy demands of its own, is reviewing proposals to import and produce liquefied natural gas (LNG). Mexico is said to be close to finalizing an agreement with a group of energy companies to supply the country with 630 MMcf/d for up to 18 years.

Unconventional gas sources, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG), will play a critical role in supplying a projected 33-34 Tcf gas market over the next two decades, according to a new study by an Alexandria, VA-based energy consulting firm. But even with added supply from non-traditional sources, Energy Ventures Analysis Inc. (EVA) believes the industry will be challenged to meet future demand requirements.

Unconventional gas sources, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG), will play a critical role in supplying a projected 33-34 Tcf gas market over the next two decades, according to a new study by an Alexandria, VA-based energy consulting firm. But even with added supply from non-traditional sources, Energy Ventures Analysis Inc. (EVA) believes the industry will be challenged to meet future demand requirements.

Energy East Corp. said it has extended a supply and asset optimization alliance with BP, which will continue supplying gas, market intelligence, financial products and information technology to support Energy East’s four natural gas distribution companies — New York State Electric & Gas, Connecticut Natural Gas, Southern Connecticut Gas and Berkshire Gas.

Supplying the growing demand for natural gas in the future willbe a foot race between the costs of producing it and the constantlychanging technology to market it. Marketers also have to leap twoimportant hurdles — regulations and taxes — before crossing thefinish line. Still, it’s a race with a lot of winners, says StuartMcGill.

Supplying the growing demand for natural gas in the future willbe a foot race between the costs of producing it and the constantlychanging technology to market it. Marketers also have to leap twoimportant hurdles — regulations and taxes — before crossing thefinish line. Still, it’s a race with a lot of winners, says StuartMcGill.

Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co. is in the midst ofupgrading firm transportation capacity on its system inanticipation of supplying cheaper Powder River Basin gas toshippers on Northern Border Pipeline, who it believes will bedeprived of economical Canadian gas supplies when Alliance Pipelinegoes into service in October.

BP Amoco for a third time in five years has won the annualbidding for California’s natural gas purchasing program. supplyingabout 120 facilities operated by the California General ServicesDepartment.

Nicor Energy LLC said yesterday that it began supplying 30% ofIllinois’ state-run buildings as of Jan. 1. Under arecently-finalized agreement with the Illinois Department ofCentral Management Services the Nicor-Dynegy partnership willsupply the buildings with 2.8 Bcf during the 18-month term.