Pipelines press gas search to avert future cutoffs. [Exploring for and producing own gas]

Journal Article · Mon Aug 29 04:00:00 EDT 1977 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:7286350

More stable gas supplies and lower rates may be possible when natural gas distributors discover their own gas to supplement purchased gas. Gas companies point to the record of locally produced gas as proof that deregulation works. Curtailments of gas from the southwest was responsible for the push to self-reliance by companies, several of which are listed to indicate the extent of their involvement and planning. Peoples Natural Gas Co., for example, is increasing its local drilling in Appalachia and anticipates producing 50 percent of its own gas supply. While users may have enjoyed reduced gas prices, it has not been determined if the lower rates will offset the investment for exploration. Exploration of natural gas fields in California is hoped to lead to sufficient supplies to warrant further development and pipeline construction. Similar efforts are proceeding in the U.S. Midwest, Alaska, and Canada. This is the third installment of a three-part survey (by Energy User News) of gas utilities and pipeline companies that are exploring for and producing their own gas.

• OSTI ID: 7286350
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 2:34; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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03 NATURAL GAS
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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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AVAILABILITY
CHARGES
ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY SUPPLIES
EXPLORATION
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
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GASES
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NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
NATURAL GAS FIELDS
PIPELINES
PRODUCTION
PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULATIONS
RESERVES
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