FERC Approves Train 4 Texas Freeport LNG Expansion Despite Contentious Emission Standards

U.S. Energy Department Releases Updated Study to Inform LNG Export Application Review

The U.S. Energy Department on Dec. 17 released an updated study of U.S. liquefied natural gas exports. The department has been assigned responsibility under the Natural Gas Act to assess the public interest of potential LNG exports to nations with which the U.S. does not have a Free Trade Agreement, or non-FTA countries. In January,…...

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U.S. Power Sector Demand Led to Record High Natural Gas Consumption in 2023: EIA

U.S. natural gas consumption increased by one percent during 2023 to a new record yearly high of 89.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), according to an Dec. 13 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. natural gas consumption has continued to rise during the January to September 2024 period. The increase in…...

NextDecade Corporation’s Texas LNG Project Gets Favorable Draft Review From U.S. Energy Regulator

U.S. Energy Department Clarifies Status of LNG Export Applications

The U.S. Energy Department on Dec. 10 provided clarity regarding the status of various applications to export Liquefied Natural Gas to non- Free Trade Agreement countries. Of particular interest have been the Venture Global CP2 LNG and Commonwealth LNG applications. The Biden Administration on Jan. 26 announced a temporary pause on all pending applications seeking…...

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U.S. Natural Gas Production Hit Record High in 2023: EIA

Five states accounted for over 70 percent of the all-time high of 113.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of U.S. marketed natural gas production during 2023, according to an Dec. 10 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The state of Texas accounted for 28 percent of the total U.S. marketed natural gas…...

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Michigan’s Winter Energy Report Projects Higher Natural Gas Use Driven by Demand for Power Generation

The Michigan Public Service Commission’s 2024-2025 Winter Energy Appraisal, released on Dec. 5, forecasts a rise in electricity demand among residential and commercial customers. While natural gas demand for residential heating is expected to remain steady, overall demand is projected to rise due to higher usage for electricity generation. Overall electricity demand is projected to…...

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U.S. Natural Gas Inventories at Eight Year High Heading Into Winter 2024-25: EIA

Natural gas storage sites across the Lower 48 states ended the natural gas injection season with 3,922 billion cubic feet (Bcf), according to an Dec. 2 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. natural gas inventories are starting the winter 2024-25 season with the most natural gas since 2016. As it stands, U.S…....

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Global Natural Gas Supply-Demand Balances Could Tighten During Winter 2024-25: EIA

Global gas markets could witness tighter supply-demand fundamentals during winter 2024-25, according to a Nov. 25 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The previous two winters in the Northern Hemisphere have witnessed above seasonal normal temperatures, leading to lower demand and in turn relatively higher storage capacity. If the temperature during winter 2024-25…...

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Natural Gas Prices in the Northwest U.S. and Western Canada Hit Historic Lows in 2024: EIA

The monthly average price of spot natural gas at western Canada and northwestern U.S. border pricing hubs hit historic lows during the first 10 months of 2024, according to an Nov. 19 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price decline can be attributed to firm natural gas production in western Canada, where…...

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Natural Gas Supply Constraints Could Hinder Winter Readiness During Extreme Weather: NERC

The North American Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2024-2025 Winter Reliability Assessment highlighted potential concerns over natural gas supplies that could impact winter readiness of some transmission regions across the U.S. The assessment evaluates the power generation and system transmission adequacy required to satisfy projected peak winter energy demands from December to February. While all assessed transmission…...

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Michigan Commission Approves About $114 Million Rate Hike for DTE Gas

The Michigan Public Service Commission on Nov. 8 approved a settlement allowing DTE Gas Co. to increase its rate by nearly $114 million, about 57 percent lower than the utility’s initial request. The company filed the rate request in January 2024, requesting to raise rates by $266 million to fund infrastructure projects to modernize its…...