Blueprint: partial deregulation of natural gas

Journal Article · · Natur. Res. Environ.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6267015

Pendley, E Y

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a blueprint during the winter of 1984-85 for deregulating the prices of substantial volumes of natural gas in compliance with the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978. The ruling eliminates price controls for the first sales of natural gas from new gas, some gas produced from new onshore production wells, and some intrastate gas sold under an existing contract, any successor to an existing contract, or any rollover contract. Now there is a new dilemma because FERC cannot insist that producers with new wells file for a deregulated price category for which their gas might qualify. With producers clamoring for regulation and pipelines for deregulation, conflict over competition in the natural gas market continues.

• Research Organization: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6267015
• Journal Information: Natur. Res. Environ.; (United States), Journal Name: Natur. Res. Environ.; (United States) Vol. 1:2; ISSN NRENE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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