Users view gas ruling: problems now, gains later

Journal Article · Mon May 20 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5808034

Hume, M

Although recent court decisions about natural gas carriage and discount sales programs may cause problems for users in the short term, in the long run they could provide open access on non-discriminatory terms. The programs will continue current operation until July, and the final impact of the decisions will depend upon the response of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to the court's nullification of its programs. A lapse before establishing new rules could be disruptive. Arguments that the programs boost pipeline profits and unfairly aid dual-fuel users led to the court decision. Refusal to transport gas could generate anti-trust suits against pipelines. FERC expects to issue final rules by the end of summer.

• OSTI ID: 5808034
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 10:20; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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