Gas surplus forces DOE (U. S. Department of Energy) to adjust policy

Journal Article · Mon Jan 15 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Chem. Eng. News; (United States)

OSTI ID:7141226

According to DOE Secretary J. R. Schlesinger speaking before a group of petroleum and oil analysts in New York City, DOE intends to displace foreign oil by using the intrastate natural gas surplus, now about 1 trillion cu ft; it is recommended that facilities with dual burning capacity use the surplus gas to replace oil in boilers; the current gas surplus is expected to vanish within the next 3-4 yr; the first priority for filling demand for gas should be met by production from the lower 48 states, and in descending priority, from Alaska, Canada, Mexico, short-haul LNG, U.S.-produced SNG, and long-haul LNG. Criticism of the low priority that is being placed on Mexican gas, by U.S. Senator L. Bentsen, is briefly discussed.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Energy
• OSTI ID: 7141226
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. News; (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Eng. News; (United States) Vol. 57:3; ISSN CENEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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