Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC)
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent regulatory agency in the U.S. that controls the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil and electricity. FERC also regulates natural gas and hydropower projects.
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Venture Global Shifts from Delta LNG to Focus on Other Projects
Venture Global says it can expand existing sites—such as Plaquemines LNG—faster than building a new one.
Court OKs MVP Southgate Permit Extension—Despite Opposition
A group of environmental petitioners had asked for a review of the Southgate project to extend the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Constellation Receives PUCT Approval for Calpine Deal
Constellation Energy Corp.’s deal to acquire Calpine Corp. is still awaiting approval from a number of regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Venture Global Breaks Ground on CP2 LNG Facility
Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass 2 LNG export facility positions the company to become the top U.S. LNG exporter.
Supreme Court’s Uinta Rail Decision Gives Energy Industry a Win
In a win for the energy industry, the Supreme Court justices narrowed the scope of environmental reviews in a case involving the Uinta rail project.
Constitution Pipeline Back on Table as Williams Re-Starts Push
Williams Cos. says it is taking steps to secure the permits necessary to advance the Constitution Pipeline and Northeast Supply Enhancement projects.
Freeport LNG Intake Drops, Hitting NatGas Prices
Natural gas prices have taken a 6% hit as the news of slowed gas flows at Freeport LNG spreads.
Project Developments Chug Along in Wake of LNG Pause
There are more than 20 U.S. LNG projects at some stage of development. President Joe Biden’s yearlong pause on LNG permits complicated matters for the industry trying to build them. Where do things stand now?
US Regulators Greenlight Construction of Venture Global CP2 LNG Plant, Again
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave Venture Global permission, again, to proceed with the construction of its Calcasieu Pass 2 LNG project in Louisiana.
Market Spoke, Hub Evolved: US NatGas Eyes International Prices
Global LNG pricing enters a new era as producers shift away from Henry Hub to international pricing benchmarks such as the Japan Korea Marker.
FERC Nears Final Order on Commonwealth LNG Permit
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an updated environmental statement, an indication that the proposed Commonwealth LNG plant is near final approval.
FERC Chair Resigns, Setting Stage for GOP Control of Commission
Chairman Willie Phillips, known as a moderate Democrat who tended to vote with GOP members on infrastructure issues, will be replaced with a Trump nominee.
Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass Begins Shipments to Long-Term Customers
Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility has begun shipments to the project’s long-term customers following an arbitration process that began in 2024.
Q&A: Where There’s a Williams, There’s a Way for Gas
Midstream giant Williams Cos. leads the natural gas bulls on the great infrastructure buildout, President and CEO Alan Armstrong tells Hart Energy.
Court Rejects Activists’ Protest of Woodside LNG Pipeline Project
Woodside Energy Group prevailed against environmental groups’ arguments to stop a pipeline to Louisiana LNG in a case that originated before the Australian company bought the project.