Infrastructure

BP’s Biggest Global Economic Contributor Still the U.S.

BP’s Biggest Global Economic Contributor Still the U.S.

The United States continues to be BP plc’s top global economic priority, even though the domestic business is smaller than it was in 2012, the British-based supermajor said Tuesday.

January 7, 2015

AGL Unit Signs Pact For LNG Marine Transport in Florida

A unit of Atlanta-based AGL Resources Inc. and WesPac Midstream LLC have signed a long-term agreement with marine shipper TOTE Inc. to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) for two new TOTE container ships operating out of Jacksonville, FL.

January 6, 2015

National Grid Exec Asks FERC to Expedite Algonquin Expansion Review

An executive with National Grid has asked FERC to expedite its review of Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC’s proposed Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) natural gas expansion project.

January 5, 2015
Expanded Gas-Fired Power Plant Starts Up in Oregon

Expanded Gas-Fired Power Plant Starts Up in Oregon

Portland General Electric Co. (PGE) opened the new year with an additional 220 MW of natural gas-fired generation with the opening of its Port Westward Unit 2, which began commercial operation last Tuesday.

January 2, 2015

New York to Hold Public Hearings on Permits for Algonquin Expansion

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has scheduled two public hearings this month to discuss Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC’s proposed Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) natural gas expansion project.

January 2, 2015
Geismar Ethylene Production Days Away, Williams Says

Geismar Ethylene Production Days Away, Williams Says

After multiple delays, Williams Partners LP’s repaired and expanded Geismar Olefins plant in Louisiana is expected to begin manufacturing ethylene for sale next month, the company said.

December 31, 2014

Dominion Goes to Court Over Atlantic Coast Pipeline Survey Access

Dominion Resources Inc. is filing lawsuits against hundreds of landowners in Virginia and North Carolina who have not allowed the company access to their properties for survey work related to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

December 31, 2014

Alaska Governor Freezes State Spending on Stand Alone Pipeline Project

Declining oil prices have prompted Alaska Gov. Bill Walker to put an end to non-obligated state spending on a half dozen major projects, including the Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline (ASAP) project, a potential alternative to a larger pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project.

December 29, 2014

FERC Puts Reliability Ball In Power Market’s Court

FERC’s recent pressure on the electric power market to provide incentives to contract for firm fuel supplies is very encouraging, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) said in a letter to the chairman last week.

December 24, 2014
NGVs Gain Further Traction From Congress’ Tax Credit Extension

NGVs Gain Further Traction From Congress’ Tax Credit Extension

Heeding industry pleas from a subcommittee hearing earlier this month (see Daily GPI, Dec. 5), Congress on Tuesday extended tax credits for natural gas vehicles (NGV) that expired at the end of last year, reversing the defeat earlier in the year of a bipartisan bill from the U.S. Senate that was rejected by the House.

December 23, 2014