Tag: Regulatory

Koch Oilsands cancels project, citing Alberta climate plan

Koch Oilsands cancels project, citing Alberta climate plan

Following cancellation announcement, Koch filed application for 12,000 bbl/d SAGD project with Pengrowth In a letter to Alberta Energy Regulator, Koch Oilsands Operating ULC has requested the approved Muskwa SAGD project be rescinded before Dec 3. The 10,000 bbl/d project received regulatory approval in June 2014. “KOSO does not believe the current nor medium term economic environment in Alberta […]

By December 20, 2016 1 Comments Read More →
Appalachian pipelines: regulatory, economic prospects in a low gas price world

Appalachian pipelines: regulatory, economic prospects in a low gas price world

4 large long-distance greenfield pipelines proposed from southwest Marcellus, Utica area facing uncertainty In recent weeks, pipeline developers have announced delays to several major Appalachian pipeline projects, citing a slow regulatory process in the region and a weaker gas price outlook, among other factors. With 21 bcfd of capacity on more than 25 projects already in […]

Fitch: Natural gas LDCs lead growth for utilities sector

Fitch: Natural gas LDCs lead growth for utilities sector

State regulatory commissions have helped LDCs with safety, reliability goals by implementing “infrastructure replacement riders” Natural gas local distribution companies or LDCs have become the strong and steady growth vehicle in the broader utilities sector, according to a new report by Fitch Ratings. The need for replacement of aging pipe and a heightened concern for […]

By January 14, 2016 0 Comments Read More →