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El Paso Energy Corporation (“El Paso”) and PG&E Corporation (“PG&E”) (Collectively The
ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED CONSENT ORDER TO AID PUBLIC COMMENT I. Introduction The Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) has accepted for public comment from the El Paso Energy Corporation (“El Paso”) and PG&E Corporation (“PG&E”) (collectively the “Proposed Respondents”) an Agreement Containing Consent Order (“the Proposed Consent Order”). The Proposed Consent Order remedies the likely anticompetitive effects in the natural gas transportation markets in the Permian Basin production area, the San Antonio – Austin area, and the Matagorda offshore production area. El Paso has also reviewed a proposed draft of complaint (the “Proposed Complaint”) that the Commission contemplates issuing. The Proposed Consent Order is designed to remedy the likely competitive effects arising from the El Paso acquisition of all of the outstanding voting shares of PG&E Gas Transmission Teco, Inc., and PG&E Gas Transmission Texas Corporation, from PG&E (the “Acquisition”). II. Description of the Parties and the Proposed Acquisition El Paso Energy Corporation is an integrated energy company producing, transporting, gathering, processing, and treating natural gas. With over $21 billion in assets, El Paso Energy Corporation is one of the largest integrated natural gas-to-power companies in the world. El Paso Energy not only owns North America's largest natural gas pipeline system, but also has growing operations in merchant energy services, power generation, international project development, gas gathering and processing, and gas and oil production. El Paso has an interest in five pipeline systems in Texas: the Oasis pipeline, running from west Texas, through the San Antonio and Austin areas, to the Katy natural gas trading area (near Houston, Texas); the Channel Pipeline, extending from south Texas to the Houston Ship Channel; the Shoreline and Tomcat gathering systems, carrying gas from the Texas Gulf Coast to other larger transmission pipelines, and the Gulf States Pipeline, which runs from the Texas border to Ruston, Louisiana. -
Spire Joins ONE Future Coalition's Efforts to Reduce Methane Emissions to 1% Or Less by 2025
Media Contact: Raegan Johnson 314-342-3300 Raegan. Johnson @SpireEnergy.com For Immediate Release Spire joins ONE Future Coalition’s efforts to reduce methane emissions to 1% or less by 2025 Membership builds on Spire’s commitment to become a carbon neutral company by midcentury ST. LOUIS (Feb. 3, 2021) — As part of Spire’s commitment to the environment and the communities it serves, the natural gas provider is joining the ONE Future Coalition, a group of 37 energy companies voluntarily working together to reduce methane emissions to 1% or less by 2025. Spire’s partnership with ONE Future builds on the company’s commitment to become a carbon neutral company by midcentury. Just this week, Spire appointed their first Head of Environmental Commitment, guiding the company’s path to carbon neutrality. In addition, Spire continues to see success in reducing methane emissions, decreasing emissions by more than 39% since 2005 with a nearly 54% reduction projected by 2025, well ahead of international standards. “As an energy provider, it’s our privilege and responsibility to care for our planet. We are excited to join this diverse mix of peers to collaboratively reduce methane emissions and collectively report on our success.” said Spire President & CEO Suzanne Sitherwood. “We believe that natural gas has an important role to play in the transition to a low-carbon future. Partnerships like ONE Future help solidify that role and will help guide us to be a carbon neutral company.” “The innovative efforts of the ONE Future Coalition allow us to build consensus views on new ways to reduce emissions,” said Steve Lindsey, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Spire. -
2007 EPA Natural Gas STAR Program Accomplishments
EPA Natural Gas STAR Program Accomplishments Introduction stablished in 1993, the Natural Gas STAR Program is a flexible, voluntary partnership that encourages oil and natural gas companies—both domestically and internationally—to adopt proven, cost-effective technologies and practices that Eimprove operational efficiency and reduce methane emissions. Given that methane is the primary component of natural gas and is a potent greenhouse gas—23 times more powerful than carbon dioxide (CO2) in trapping heat in the atmosphere over a 100-year period—reducing these emissions can result in environmental, economic, and operational benefits. Natural Gas STAR industry partners have operations in all of the major industry sectors—production, gathering and processing, transmission, and distribution—and represent 60 percent of the natural gas industry in the United States, including 19 of the top 25 natural gas production companies. Also, with the launch of Natural Gas STAR International in 2006, the Program expanded to include companies world- wide, significantly increasing opportunities to reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas operations. Today, the Program has more than 130 partner compa- nies and is endorsed by 20 major industry trade associations. This document highlights the methane emissions reductions Natural Gas STAR partners have achieved to date under this important voluntary partnership program. It also highlights a variety of technologies and practices implemented by partners to reduce methane emissions. The following diagram -
171 Ferc ¶ 61,243 United States of America Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
171 FERC ¶ 61,243 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Before Commissioners: Neil Chatterjee, Chairman; Richard Glick, Bernard L. McNamee, and James P. Danly. Betelgeuse Energy, LLC Docket No. RP20-521-000 v. El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. ORDER ON COMPLAINT (Issued June 18, 2020) On February 13, 2020, Betelgeuse Energy, LLC (Betelgeuse) filed a Complaint objecting to El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.’s (El Paso) rejection of Betelgeuse’s non-conforming bids in two open seasons for capacity under expiring contracts subject to a right of first refusal (ROFR).1 As discussed further below, we deny the Complaint. Background Betelgeuse states that it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spica Energy Holdings, LLC, with its principal place of business in Gainesville, Florida. According to Betelgeuse, it is a newly established entity that was formed “to focus on the development 1 In Order No. 636, the Commission amended its regulations to permit pre-granted abandonment of transportation contracts but permitted customers taking service for one year or more at the maximum rate to continue to receive the historical service upon which they had relied by conditioning such pre-granted abandonment on a ROFR for the existing shipper. Pipeline Service Obligations and Revisions to Regulations Governing Self-Implementing Transportation; and Regulation of Natural Gas Pipelines After Partial Wellhead Decontrol, Order No. 636, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,939 (1992) (cross-referenced at 59 FERC ¶ 61,030); 18 C.F.R. § 284.221(d) (2019). A pipeline may also offer a ROFR to its customers separately on a non-discriminatory basis. -
913 Advertising Expenses. This Account Shall Include the Cost of Labor, Materials Used and Expenses Incurred in Advertising Desi
913 Advertising expenses. This account shall include the cost of labor, materials used and expenses incurred in advertising designed to promote or retain the use of utility service, except advertising the sale of merchandise by the utility. ITEMS Labor: 1. Direct supervision of department. 2. Preparing advertising material for newspapers, periodicals, billboards, etc., and preparing and conducting motion pictures, radio and television programs. 3. Preparing booklets, bulletins, etc., used in direct mail advertising. 4. Preparing window and other displays. 5. Clerical and stenographic work. 6. Investigating advertising agencies and media and conducting negotiations in connection with the placement and subject matter of sales advertising. Materials and expenses: 7. Advertising in newspapers, periodicals, billboards, radio, etc., for sales promotion purposes, but not including institutional or goodwill advertising includible in account 930.1, General Advertising Expenses. 8. Materials and services given as prizes or otherwise in connection with canning, or cooking contests, bazaars, etc., in order to publicize and promote the use of utility services. 9. Fees and expenses of advertising agencies and commercial artists. 10. Novelties for general distribution. 11. Postage on direct mail advertising. 12. Premiums distributed generally, such as recipe books, etc., when not offered as inducement to purchase appliances. 13. Printing booklets, dodgers, bulletins, etc. 14. Supplies and expenses in preparing advertising material. 15. Office supplies and expenses. Note A: The cost of advertisements which set forth the value or advantages of utility service without reference to specific appliances, or, if reference is made to appliances, invites the reader to purchase appliances from his dealer, or refer to appliances not carried for sale by the utility, shall be considered sales promotion advertising and charged to this account. -
Spire Inc. Annual Report 2018
Spire Inc. Annual Report 2018 Form 10-K (NYSE:SR) Published: November 15th, 2018 PDF generated by stocklight.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) [ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to I.R.S. Employer Commission Name of Registrant, Address of Principal Executive State of Identification File Number Offices and Telephone Number Incorporation Number 1-16681 Spire Inc. Missouri 74-2976504 700 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63101 314-342-0500 1-1822 Spire Missouri Inc. Missouri 43-0368139 700 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63101 314-342-0500 2-38960 Spire Alabama Inc. Alabama 63-0022000 2101 6th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 205-326-8100 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”): Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered Spire Inc. Common Stock $1.00 par value New York Stock Exchange Spire Missouri Inc. None Not applicable Spire Alabama Inc. None Not Applicable Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: Spire Inc. Yes [ ] No [ X ] Spire Missouri Inc. Yes [ ] No [ X ] Spire Alabama Inc. Yes [ ] No [ X ] Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. -
Natural Gas Issues in California
FYI: Natural Gas Issues in California April 2001 Limits in pipeline and storage capacity threaten to impose an effective ceiling on the amount of natural gas that can get into California, which relies heavily on imported supplies of this energy source to fuel the creation of electricity. Deliberate market manipulation also has been accused of squeezing supplies in the face of rising demand. This paper explores reasons for the wave of price jumps and outlines issues that hinge on the capacity of thousands of miles of pipeline to transport crucial supplies. It also notes other factors, such as patterns in well-drilling, that have played a role in shaping today’s natural gas market. Regional impacts created by these chains of events also are highlighted. We conclude the paper with a series of policy options for addressing these issues. Methods of Delivery and the Rising Use of Natural Gas The way natural gas is delivered to a customer depends on the size of the customer. The largest users of natural gas, called non-core customers by the industry, make their purchases directly from suppliers, marketers and brokers. Some non-core customers take deliveries directly from high-pressure interstate pipelines, bypassing the utility companies that supply other users. Smaller customers – whether residential, commercial, or small industrial users – have the option of procuring natural gas from the utility companies that serve their areas or from suppliers, marketers or brokers. These customers are the core users. Three large and two small investor-owned natural gas utilities do business in California. The big three are Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Gas Company (SoCal Gas) and San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E). -
Gas Debit/Credit Calculations for Fy 2013
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GAS DEBIT/CREDIT CALCULATIONS FOR FY 2013 Act Program Cost: 59,361,000 Adj Tot Dtherms: 41,925,103,355 Adj Chg Factor: 0.0014158820 Original Adjusted Company Annual Annual 2013 Company Name Total Charge Charge Debit/Credit Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (310) 598,453,571 854,467 847,340 -7,127 Alliance Pipeline L.P. (493) 653,476,488 933,028 925,246 -7,782 American Midstream (AlaTenn) LLC (199) 16,875,224 24,094 23,893 -201 American Midstream (Midla) LLC (12451) 44,515,010 63,558 63,028 -530 ANR Pipeline Company (12442) 1,522,401,449 2,173,672 2,155,541 -18,131 ANR Storage Company (36155) 14,861,983 21,220 21,043 -177 Arlington Storage Company, LLC (604) 28,843,723 41,183 40,839 -344 Bear Creek Storage Company, L.L.C. (1332) 28,358,133 40,489 40,152 -337 Big Sandy Pipeline, LLC (002443) 34,577,588 49,370 48,958 -412 Bison Pipeline LLC (302) 12,527,770 17,887 17,738 -149 Black Marlin Pipeline Company (1772) 7,508,118 10,720 10,631 -89 Blue Lake Gas Storage Company (1901) 20,868,502 29,796 29,547 -249 Bluewater Gas Storage, LLC (001154) 45,867,865 65,490 64,943 -547 Boardwalk Storage Company, LLC (14444) 9,048,660 12,920 12,812 -108 Bobcat Gas Storage (11144) 37,108,701 52,983 52,542 -441 Caledonia Energy Partners, L.L.C. (726) 5,501,232 7,855 7,789 -66 Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC (740) 4,357,002 6,221 6,169 -52 Carolina Gas Transmission Corporation (187) 121,925,357 174,084 172,632 -1,452 Centra Pipelines Minnesota Inc. -
USV El Paso Natrual Gas Company
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CASE NUMBER 1.95CV00067 Plaintiff, JUDGE: Harold H. Greene v. DECK TYPE: Antitrust EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY, DATE STAMP: 01/12/95 Defendant. COMPLAINT The United States of America, through its attorneys, acting under the direction of the Attorney General of the United States, brings this civil action to obtain equitable and other relief against the defendant named herein and alleges as follows: I. NATURE OF THIS ACTION 1. The United States brings this civil antitrust action to obtain injunctive relief against an anticompetitive tying arrangement of the defendant El Paso Natural Gas Company ("El Paso") that violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1. 2 . El Paso owns and operates a natural gas gathering system located in the San Juan Basin of the United States, which it uses to transport natural gas produced in the basin to points of connection with mainline interstate pipelines. El Paso's San Juan gathering system has market power for gas gathering for wells in the San Juan Basin. Many San Juan Basin producers have no alternative to El Paso for gas gathering. El Paso requires persons operating gas wells in the San Juan Basin to purchase meter installation service from it as a condition of connecting a well or wells to its gathering system. 3. El Paso's practice of tying meter installation to its gas gathering service has caused many well operators seeking to connect a well to El Paso's gathering system to purchase meter installation service at a cost higher than they otherwise would have paid, to wait longer for installation than otherwise necessary, or both. -
Corporate Social Responsibility 2018 Report Our Mission Answer Every Challenge, Advance Every Community and Enrich Every Life Through the Strength of Our Energy
Corporate Social Responsibility 2018 Report Our mission Answer every challenge, advance every community and enrich every life through the strength of our energy 2 The greatest energy in the world comes from one source—people. At Spire, we believe we’re in the people business, and it’s our privilege and responsibility to make sure people have energy—good energy. Energy that inspires and has a positive, measurable impact on the world around us. So, with our mission and values as our guide, we rolled up our sleeves two years ago and began to formalize our strategy around Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR. We built our strategy around four key areas, and now—for the first time ever—we’re reporting on how we impacted people, communities, the environment and our leadership: 1. Our people Everything starts with our people. Because when we have a culture of giving within our company, it flows to our communities and beyond. 2. Our communities In our mission, we promise to advance communities and enrich lives. We do that by providing safe, reliable, energy and by supporting organizations that move our communities forward. 3. Our environment As an energy provider, we have a responsibility to sustain our environment today—and for generations to come. 4. Our leadership We have a leadership team that truly believes energy exists to help people. So we’ve set up governance and structure around our CSR program to help us live that belief. In the pages that follow, you’ll see how we’ve used our energy for good, influencing each of our targeted areas in fiscal year 2018—the first full year of our CSR efforts. -
20-153-LNG Mid-Scale Project.Pdf
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF FOSSIL ENERGY ) Vista Pacifico LNG, S.A.P.I. de C.V. ) FE Docket No. 20-53-LNG ) APPLICATION FOR LONG-TERM MULTI-CONTRACT AUTHORIZATIONS TO EXPORT NATURAL GAS TO MEXICO AND TO EXPORT LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FROM MEXICO TO FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AND NON-FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NATIONS VPLNG MID-SCALE PROJECT VPLNG Mid-Scale Project 1 Table of Contents I. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE ........................................................ 8 II. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLICANT ............................................................................ 8 III. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................... 9 IV. AUTHORIZATIONS REQUESTED ............................................................................. 10 V. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ............................................................................... 13 A. VPLNG Mid-Scale Project .......................................................................................... 13 B. Natural Gas Supply and Transportation ................................................................... 14 C. Mexican Regulatory Review of Mid-Scale Project and Pipelines in Mexico .......... 18 D. Commercial Structure ................................................................................................. 21 VI. PUBLIC INTEREST ANALYSIS .................................................................................. 21 A. Applicable Legal Standards ....................................................................................... -
Missouri Public Service Commission Staff Report
MISSOURI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT COST OF SERVICE SPIRE MISSOURI, INC., d/b/a SPIRE LACLEDE GAS COMPANY and MISSOURI GAS ENERGY GENERAL RATE CASE CASE NOS. GR-2017-0215 and GR-2017-0216 Jefferson City, Missouri September 2017 ** Denotes Confidential Information ** 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS OF 2 COST OF SERVICE REPORT OF 3 SPIRE MISSOURI, INC., d/b/a SPIRE 4 LACLEDE GAS COMPANY and MISSOURI GAS ENERGY 5 GENERAL RATE CASE 6 Case Nos. GR-2017-0215 & GR-2017-0216 7 I. Executive Summary .................................................................................................. 1 8 II. Background ............................................................................................................... 1 9 III. Test Year/True-Up Period ......................................................................................... 3 10 IV. Staff’s Revenue Requirement Recommendation ...................................................... 5 11 V. General Ledger Recording Issues ............................................................................. 5 12 VI. Surveillance Reporting .............................................................................................. 6 13 VII. Rate of Return (ROE, Cost of Capital, Capital Structure) ........................................ 7 14 A. Summary ................................................................................................................... 7 15 B. Introduction ..............................................................................................................