Articles by David Bradley

FERC Approves Texas Eastern OPEN Project

FERC has approved Texas Eastern Transmission LP's request to construct and operate the Ohio Pipeline Energy Network (OPEN) project, which would carry Marcellus/Utica shale gas to Gulf Coast markets and other markets using interconnections with downstream pipelines. Read More

Senate Committee Signals Thumbs-Up to Honorable's FERC Nomination

Colette D. Honorable's nomination to become a commissioner at FERC received bipartisan support during a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Thursday, and members said they hoped to complete the process before the congressional session ends early next month. Read More

NatGas-Reliant NYISO Expects Adequate Electric Capacity This Winter

New York's electric system, which relies in large part on natural gas, has the capacity to meet demand for electricity and the necessary operating reserves during extreme cold through this winter, according to state's grid operator. Read More

Industry Brief

Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends as It Began: Quietly

The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended Sunday (Nov. 30), finished much like it performed over the past six months, with a whimper, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Hurricane Center. Read More

Grid Operators Support Shaking Up Natural Gas Day

A host of North American electric power generators say they support a notice of proposed rulemaking that would shake up the natural gas day, and think FERC should go even further in its search for ways to meet the demands of the industry, according to filings at the regulatory agency. Read More

Eastern Megapolis to See Mild December, Bitter January, WSI Says

Temperatures in the eastern United States will average warmer than normal in December, but the region, which includes some of the nation's most energy hungry population centers, is expected to be colder than normal in both January and February, according to forecasters at Weather Services International. Read More

ISO-New England's Winter Outlook Again Shows Need For More NatGas Pipelines

New England should have sufficient resources in place this winter to meet consumer demand for electricity, but "insufficient pipeline capacity to meet power generators' demand for natural gas continues to be a particular concern during the winter months," according to the region's grid operator. Read More

FERC Office of Enforcement to Remain Focused on Market Manipulation

FERC's Division of Investigations (DOI) entered into eight Commission-approved settlement agreements involving natural gas, electricity and hydropower during fiscal year 2014 (FY2014), assessing total civil penalties of about $25 million and disgorging more than $4 million in unjust profits and interest, according to a report released Thursday by the Office of Enforcement (OE). Read More

Proposed FERC Policy Would Allow Cost Recovery For Pipeline Infrastructure Modernization

FERC is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement that would allow interstate natural gas pipelines to recover through surcharge or tracker mechanisms certain capital expenditures made to modernize pipeline system infrastructure to enhance reliability, safety and regulatory compliance. Read More