Infrastructure

Texas Embracing NGV Infrastructure, State Commission Says

Texas Embracing NGV Infrastructure, State Commission Says

In the past two years, Texas has seen $261 million invested in natural gas vehicles (NGV) and the corresponding fueling infrastructure needed for them, according to the latest statistics from the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), which launched a statewide NGV initiative in 2013.

May 29, 2015

NGVs Facing More Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Standards

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is pushing the Obama administration to pursue new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel efficiency standards on the heavy-duty vehicle sector, which is a sweet spot for natural gas vehicles (NGV).

May 29, 2015

PG&E Marks Milestone in Pipeline Safety Improvements

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has checked off the 10th of 12 recommendations from federal regulators leveled at the combination utility four years ago after the San Bruno natural gas transmission pipeline explosion and other shortcomings exposed in its gas operations.

May 29, 2015
Tax Breaks Advance Northeast Ohio NatGas Power Plant

Tax Breaks Advance Northeast Ohio NatGas Power Plant

After vetoing a request to rezone a 57-acre site for an 800 MW natural gas-fired power plant, the northeast Ohio village of Lordstown on Tuesday approved a significant tax incentive package for the facility to be constructed at a new site, moving the project closer to reality.

May 28, 2015

DOE Approves Alaska LNG Non-FTA Exports

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Thursday issued a conditional authorization for Alaska LNG Project LLC to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States.

May 28, 2015
Tax Breaks Advance Northeast Ohio NatGas Power Plant

Tax Breaks Advance Northeast Ohio NatGas Power Plant

After vetoing a request to rezone a 57-acre site for an 800 MW natural gas-fired power plant, the northeast Ohio village of Lordstown on Tuesday approved a significant tax incentive package for the facility to be constructed at a new site, moving the project closer to reality.

May 28, 2015

DOE Approves Alaska LNG Non-FTA Exports

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Thursday issued a conditional authorization for Alaska LNG Project LLC to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States.

May 28, 2015

El Paso Clarifying Arizona-Mexico Border Crossing Capacity

El Paso Natural Gas Co. LLC (EPNG) has asked FERC to amend its presidential permit allowing natural gas exports at a U.S.-Mexico border crossing near Naco, AZ, in order to keep up with the times and increased volumes of gas moving to Mexico.

May 27, 2015

Pennsylvania OKs Key Environmental Permits for NatGas Power Plant

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has approved key environmental permits for a 950 MW natural-gas fired power plant that for years Nebraska-based Tenaska has planned to build.

May 27, 2015

NatGas-Fired Plant Repowering Approved in California

California regulators have approved a 20-year tolling agreement power contract between NRG Energy Inc. and Sempra Energy’s San Diego Gas and Electric Co. (SDG&E), giving new life to NRG’s long-stalled plans to repower its natural gas-fired generation plant in Carlsbad, CA.

May 27, 2015