Natural Gas

Featured image for “New England winter saw highest electricity prices since 2014 amidst coldest weather in a decade”
June 5, 2025

New England winter saw highest electricity prices since 2014 amidst coldest weather in a decade

High natural gas prices, driven by increased heating demand, pushed wholesale electricity costs up 116% compared to winter 2024.

Featured image for “Swiss-based Partners Group to acquire Talen Energy’s PJM, ISO New England gas plants”
June 5, 2025

Swiss-based Partners Group to acquire Talen Energy’s PJM, ISO New England gas plants

The deal would mark Partners Group’s entry into the ISO New England wholesale power market.

Featured image for “Capital Power wins FERC approval to acquire 2GW of gas-fired capacity in PJM from LS Power”
June 4, 2025

Capital Power wins FERC approval to acquire 2GW of gas-fired capacity in PJM from LS Power

The deal marks the Canadian company’s entry into the PJM market.

Featured image for “Williams seeks FERC approval to revive $927M gas pipeline project”
June 3, 2025

Williams seeks FERC approval to revive $927M gas pipeline project

The request sites Trump’s executive order for energy abundance, strong market demand, and the need for enhanced reliability.

Featured image for “Swiss-based investor Partners Group cleared to acquire 2.2 GW of power, storage assets in California”
June 1, 2025

Swiss-based investor Partners Group cleared to acquire 2.2 GW of power, storage assets in California

The transaction involves the transfer of ownership of various natural gas-fired power plants, battery storage systems, and power marketing entities.

Featured image for “NextDecade challenges FERC’s environmental review of Rio Grande LNG”
May 21, 2025

NextDecade challenges FERC’s environmental review of Rio Grande LNG

The Houston-based developer asserts that FERC staff overstepped their authority in the draft review, citing recent executive orders.

Featured image for “Venture Global urges FERC to promptly reaffirm CP2 LNG project approval”
May 18, 2025

Venture Global urges FERC to promptly reaffirm CP2 LNG project approval

The $28B LNG project awaits a final FERC nod as the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts continued strong global demand for LNG this year.

Featured image for “Dynegy, Constellation challenge ANR Pipeline’s rate hike at FERC, citing unsubstantiated cost increases”
May 16, 2025

Dynegy, Constellation challenge ANR Pipeline’s rate hike at FERC, citing unsubstantiated cost increases

The challengers highlight that ANR’s proposed return on equity of 14.54% is 300 basis points higher than FERC’s most recently litigated ROE.

Featured image for “Woodside seeks eight-month extension for Louisiana LNG project”
May 15, 2025

Woodside seeks eight-month extension for Louisiana LNG project

The request aims to align the in-service date with an updated construction schedule following the Tellurian acquisition.

Featured image for “Interior Dept. backs elimination of FERC rule used to halt pipeline projects”
May 13, 2025

Interior Dept. backs elimination of FERC rule used to halt pipeline projects

The DOI argues that Order No. 871’s automatic stay provision now hinders energy infrastructure development, contradicting current federal policy.

Featured image for “Venture Global’s CP2 LNG terminal clears court-ordered environmental review”
May 9, 2025

Venture Global’s CP2 LNG terminal clears court-ordered environmental review

The results of the review reaffirms the agency’s original findings of no significant impacts, paving the way for a final decision on the project.

Featured image for “Golden Pass LNG pushes for 10,000-plus workforce to meet export terminal commissioning schedule”
May 7, 2025

Golden Pass LNG pushes for 10,000-plus workforce to meet export terminal commissioning schedule

The requested increase in workers is said to be needed in order for the timely commissioning of three LNG trains expected to enter commercial service later this year.

Featured image for “Bank of America unit cleared to acquire larger stake in GenOn”
May 6, 2025

Bank of America unit cleared to acquire larger stake in GenOn

BofA’s acquisition makes it a top GenOn owner, alongside distressed debt and private equity investor Strategic Value Partners and investment management firm MacKay Shields.

Featured image for “AEP moves to acquire 1 GW Ohio gas plant from Ares Management, I Squared Capital”
May 5, 2025

AEP moves to acquire 1 GW Ohio gas plant from Ares Management, I Squared Capital

The proposed deal comes right on the heels of a sale of a New Jersey gas plant by Ares Management.

Featured image for “East Tennessee Natural Gas requests FERC approval for rate hike driven by $650M system investment”
April 30, 2025

East Tennessee Natural Gas requests FERC approval for rate hike driven by $650M system investment

East Tennessee’s capital investments since its last rate case represent over 30% of the total gas plant value, while operating and maintenance expenses have also soared 30%.

Featured image for “RMI’s ‘power couples’ model promises cleaner data centers and a more reliable grid”
April 30, 2025

RMI’s ‘power couples’ model promises cleaner data centers and a more reliable grid

RMI champions co-locating data centers with gas generators and renewables to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.

Featured image for “Project & PPA Roundup – Blackstone, Clenera Holdings”
April 28, 2025

Project & PPA Roundup – Blackstone, Clenera Holdings

SparkWire’s Project & PPA Roundup, tracking project details, updates and PPA terms filed with FERC for the week-ended April 25.

Featured image for “Golden Pass LNG looks to add a new gas pipeline to bolster supply security”
April 25, 2025

Golden Pass LNG looks to add a new gas pipeline to bolster supply security

Golden Pass LNG’s permit modification request follows Venture Global LNG’s similar action for its Louisiana terminal.

Featured image for “FERC rejects Plaquemines LNG expansion appeals, paving way for higher terminal output”
April 24, 2025

FERC rejects Plaquemines LNG expansion appeals, paving way for higher terminal output

FERC’s ruling may facilitate similar production boosts at other LNG plants.

Featured image for “Investment firm wins U.S. approval to buy stake in PJM gas plant from Ares Management”
April 24, 2025

Investment firm wins U.S. approval to buy stake in PJM gas plant from Ares Management

Strategic Value Partners will co-own the Pennsylvania generator alongside a group of Japanese energy companies, led by Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Sojitz Corp.

Featured image for “Energy Transfer seeks third deadline extension for Louisiana LNG export project”
April 23, 2025

Energy Transfer seeks third deadline extension for Louisiana LNG export project

Company cites COVID-19 pandemic, shifting LNG markets, and Energy Transfer’s takeover as reasons for the delay.

Featured image for “Private equity firm Atlas Capital Resources wins FERC approval to buyout J-POWER’s 62% stake in Texas gas plant”
April 22, 2025

Private equity firm Atlas Capital Resources wins FERC approval to buyout J-POWER’s 62% stake in Texas gas plant

The 880-MW Frontier Generating Station is strategically connected to ERCOT and MISO.

Featured image for “Gulf South Pipeline seeks U.S. approval for $261M natural gas project to serve Southeast”
April 16, 2025

Gulf South Pipeline seeks U.S. approval for $261M natural gas project to serve Southeast

The project will create about 0.28 BCF/d of new firm transportation capacity on Gulf South’s system to serve growing energy needs in the region.

Featured image for “Alaska LNG developers pursue permit transfer to advance $44B export terminal”
April 16, 2025

Alaska LNG developers pursue permit transfer to advance $44B export terminal

Transfer is said to be critical for financing the project, which is needed to address Alaska’s energy crisis.

Featured image for “LS Power proposes $1B capacity expansion under PJM fast-track power plan”
April 14, 2025

LS Power proposes $1B capacity expansion under PJM fast-track power plan

LS Power’s capacity additions would total 700-MW across the PJM footprint under the grid-operator’s Reliability Resource Initiative.

Featured image for “FERC to issue environmental review for ANR’s $900M Heartland Gas Project in October”
April 14, 2025

FERC to issue environmental review for ANR’s $900M Heartland Gas Project in October

The Heartland project aims to add 0.47 Bcf/d of pipeline capacity by late 2027 to meet rising regional natural gas demand.

Featured image for “Williams seeks U.S. approval for board seat on holding company following $3B gas plant portfolio acquisition”
April 10, 2025

Williams seeks U.S. approval for board seat on holding company following $3B gas plant portfolio acquisition

Williams’ indirect stake in Q-Generation has triggered the FERC review of the board seat.

Featured image for “Texas LNG export terminal project found to have adverse impacts in draft review”
April 9, 2025

Texas LNG export terminal project found to have adverse impacts in draft review

The supplemental environmental review responds to a court remand, focusing on impacts to communities with environmental justice concerns and air quality monitoring data.

Featured image for “AEP subsidiary wins FERC approval to acquire Oklahoma gas plant from J-POWER”
April 9, 2025

AEP subsidiary wins FERC approval to acquire Oklahoma gas plant from J-POWER

The deal expands Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s generation portfolio in SPP, and comes as the region faces thinning reserve margins.

Featured image for “FERC draft review finds adverse impacts from Rio Grande LNG terminal and pipeline project”
April 8, 2025

FERC draft review finds adverse impacts from Rio Grande LNG terminal and pipeline project

The draft review addresses a court order, compelling FERC to properly weigh the LNG project’s impacts on communities, air quality, and a carbon capture proposal.

Featured image for “FERC approves Hull Street’s acquisition and leaseback agreement with J-POWER for units of a gas-fired plant in PJM”
April 8, 2025

FERC approves Hull Street’s acquisition and leaseback agreement with J-POWER for units of a gas-fired plant in PJM

The deal involves the purchase and leaseback of six units of an Illinois power plant with about 900 MW of capacity.

Featured image for “LS Power unit backs fuel oil supply agreement for New York peaker plant to shore up grid reliability”
April 4, 2025

LS Power unit backs fuel oil supply agreement for New York peaker plant to shore up grid reliability

The long-term deal ensures Ravenswood power plant can switch to fuel oil, safeguarding NYC grid during gas shortages.

Featured image for “Billionaire-led Avenue Capital seeks to sell 2.2 GW of California power and storage assets to Swiss-based investor”
April 4, 2025

Billionaire-led Avenue Capital seeks to sell 2.2 GW of California power and storage assets to Swiss-based investor

The deal for gas-fired and storage assets would mark a significant expansion for Partners Group Holding’s CAISO portfolio.

Featured image for “U.S. agency flags environmental concerns for Kinder Morgan’s Southeast gas pipeline projects”
April 3, 2025

U.S. agency flags environmental concerns for Kinder Morgan’s Southeast gas pipeline projects

The agency finds that the pair of pipeline projects by subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan would span ecologically sensitive watersheds and disturb thousands of acres of land, providing an early glimpse of the extent of mitigation measures required.

Featured image for “Osaka Gas finalizes sale of N.J. gas plant stake to Israeli investor”
April 3, 2025

Osaka Gas finalizes sale of N.J. gas plant stake to Israeli investor

OPC Power Ventures LP’s acquisition of the equity interest in the 773-MW gas-fired generator comes on the heels of its other purchases of PJM power assets.

Featured image for “FERC approves Enbridge’s $1.1B Ridgeline Expansion gas project in Tennessee, advancing coal phase-out”
April 2, 2025

FERC approves Enbridge’s $1.1B Ridgeline Expansion gas project in Tennessee, advancing coal phase-out

The link will supply a new TVA natural gas power plant, partially replacing nine coal-fired units.

Featured image for “FERC reaffirms denial of Shell’s access to Venture Global Calcasieu Pass confidential documents”
March 20, 2025

FERC reaffirms denial of Shell’s access to Venture Global Calcasieu Pass confidential documents

The ruling marks a decisive blow to the oil major’s dispute over its supply contract with Venture Global LNG.

Featured image for “Private energy developer seeks revival of Brownsville, Texas LNG export terminal”
March 20, 2025

Private energy developer seeks revival of Brownsville, Texas LNG export terminal

The project, scrapped in 2021, would add 6.95 Mtpa of LNG export capacity by Q3 2027.

Featured image for “Grupo CLISA subsidiary LED Enterprises seeks FERC approval for 0.8 BCF/d Yuma Pipeline Project in Arizona”
March 20, 2025

Grupo CLISA subsidiary LED Enterprises seeks FERC approval for 0.8 BCF/d Yuma Pipeline Project in Arizona

The 140-mile pipeline project aims to transport natural gas from an existing interconnection to the U.S.-Mexico border, supporting growing energy demand in the region.

Featured image for “TC Energy requests start of East Lateral XPress project serving LNG terminal”
March 17, 2025

TC Energy requests start of East Lateral XPress project serving LNG terminal

The $364 million East Lateral XPress Project will serve Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG project.

Featured image for “Behind push for Mountain Valley Pipeline’s $500M expansion project lies a massive gas plant build out by Duke”
March 12, 2025

Behind push for Mountain Valley Pipeline’s $500M expansion project lies a massive gas plant build out by Duke

Mountain Valley Pipeline wants its 0.55 Bcf/d Southgate project greenlit by year’s end, but environmental groups are urging regulators to demand a fresh application.

Featured image for “FERC sets deadlines, permit needs for ANR Pipeline’s $902M Heartland gas expansion project”
March 12, 2025

FERC sets deadlines, permit needs for ANR Pipeline’s $902M Heartland gas expansion project

Project will add 0.47 Bcf/d of firm transportation capacity to meet rising natural gas demand from coal retirements.

Featured image for “FERC strikes final blow to controversial greenhouse gas policy initiative”
March 10, 2025

FERC strikes final blow to controversial greenhouse gas policy initiative

The commission rejected the rehearing request, citing lack of final agency action.

Featured image for “Venture Global LNG seeks U.S. approval for LNG expansion project in Louisiana”
March 6, 2025

Venture Global LNG seeks U.S. approval for LNG expansion project in Louisiana

The expansion project, which will leverage existing infrastructure and standardized designs, has a construction start targeted for the fall of 2026.

Featured image for “Investment firm seeks long-shot revival of California LNG project, citing Trump administration’s push for U.S. energy dominance”
March 6, 2025

Investment firm seeks long-shot revival of California LNG project, citing Trump administration’s push for U.S. energy dominance

The move to resurrect the long-since scuttled project marks renewed optimism among fossil fuel developers under President Trump.

Featured image for “Woodside Energy rebrands Driftwood LNG following acquisition and as project faces headwinds”
December 11, 2024

Woodside Energy rebrands Driftwood LNG following acquisition and as project faces headwinds

The newly named Woodside Louisiana LNG project has faced a number of headwinds, including the loss of initial foundation customers and years-long delays.

Featured image for “Israeli investor seeks approval to buy out Toyota’s stakes in pair of PJM gas plants”
October 11, 2024

Israeli investor seeks approval to buy out Toyota’s stakes in pair of PJM gas plants

The Japanese auto giant looks to completely divest its equity interest in the two facilities.

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