ERA (U. S. Economic Regulatory Administration) moves to spur industrial gas consumption

Journal Article · Mon Apr 09 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6883160

Schlesinger, J R

To encourage the transportation by pipeline of U.S. natural gas bought by end users as replacement for fuel oil, ERA has proposed to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a rule that calls for FERC to issue one-year transportation certificates for fuel oil displacement to pipeline firms that apply. The certificates, which will allow pipelines to move gas bought for uses that ERA certifies will displace fuel oil, could be renewed for one year, and would be effective only as long as use of the gas displaces fuel oil. The ERA proposal is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to encourage existing dual-fired utility and industrial facilities that cannot burn coal to switch from oil to gas. J. Schlesinger (Dep. Energy) noted that DOE expects to reduce oil consumption by at least 500,000 bbl/day by the increased use of gas. The proposed rule, which is designed to fill a gap in existing gas regulations, would provide a means for lower priority users to arrange for transportation of gas bought directly from producers, intrastate pipelines, and local distributors.

• OSTI ID: 6883160
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 77:15; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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