Infrastructure

Maine Lawmaker Sees Potential Maritimes Pipe Reverse as Aiding Northeast

Skyrocketing wintertime Northeast gas prices are a pipeline problem and not due to a paucity of regional natural gas supply, a lawmaker from Maine told U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, speculating on potential additional supplies if the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline (M&NE) is reversed to tap the Marcellus.

April 29, 2015

Broad Natgas Gains Balance Weak New England; Futures Move Higher

Physical natural gas for Thursday delivery gained ground in Wednesday’s trading with higher quotes in the Gulf, Midwest, Midcontinent, Rockies and California equalling lower readings in New England. The overall market was unchanged at an average of $2.35.

April 29, 2015
Moniz Says Only Regional NatGas Transmission Lines Needed, Alaska LNG Moving Forward

Moniz Says Only Regional NatGas Transmission Lines Needed, Alaska LNG Moving Forward

Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said the nation should see construction of a limited…

April 29, 2015
NGV Growth Most Likely Through Incentives, Heavy-Duty Fleets, Say Experts

NGV Growth Most Likely Through Incentives, Heavy-Duty Fleets, Say Experts

There was a noticeable lack of bullishness, just straight talk on the prospects for natural gas in transportation by a panel of experts at last week's IHS CERAWeek in Houston.

April 29, 2015
Alliant Proposes 650 MW Gas-Fired Plant Near Beloit, WI

Alliant Proposes 650 MW Gas-Fired Plant Near Beloit, WI

Iowa-based Alliant Energy Corp.’s Wisconsin utility is seeking approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to build a 650 MW combined-cycle natural gas-fueled generating station at the company’s Riverside Energy Center near Beloit, WI.

April 28, 2015
Cheniere’s Creole Trail Expansion Cleared For Service

Cheniere’s Creole Trail Expansion Cleared For Service

FERC on Monday granted Cheniere Energy Inc. permission to place into service its Creole Trail Expansion Project, located in Louisiana’s Beauregard and Cameron parishes.

April 28, 2015
Alliant Proposes 650 MW Gas-Fired Plant Near Beloit, WI

Alliant Proposes 650 MW Gas-Fired Plant Near Beloit, WI

Iowa-based Alliant Energy Corp.'s Wisconsin utility is seeking approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to build a 650 MW combined-cycle natural gas-fueled generating station at the company's Riverside Energy Center near Beloit, WI.

April 28, 2015
Cheniere’s Creole Trail Expansion Cleared For Service

Cheniere’s Creole Trail Expansion Cleared For Service

FERC on Monday granted Cheniere Energy Inc. permission to place into service its Creole Trail Expansion Project, located in Louisiana's…

April 28, 2015

Safety, Efficiency Drive NGV Fueling Innovations

Suppliers of fueling equipment to the burgeoning natural gas vehicle (NGV) sector have introduced several innovations aimed at safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness, including what one company is promoting as a “boost” for the use of compressed natural gas (CNG).

April 27, 2015
Moniz Drops Labels, Says Infrastructure ‘Very Good’ But Many NatGas Pipes ‘Very Old’

Moniz Drops Labels, Says Infrastructure ‘Very Good’ But Many NatGas Pipes ‘Very Old’

Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said the Obama administration is more concerned about the modernization of natural gas pipelines, rather than oil pipelines, but he said that overall the nation’s infrastructure is in good shape.

April 27, 2015