FERC in Focus: Assessing Market Need for Gas Projects... in an Era of Growing Power Demand
The Data Center Drumbeat: Are Pipes Marching Along (Yet)?
The gas pipeline industry anticipates growth due to AI-driven power demand, particularly from data centers. While forecasts predict significant expansion needs, current FERC filings for 2024 mainly address LNG and other market demands, not yet reflecting the expected surge from data centers. We examine potential pipeline expansions, key projects, and the industry's readiness to meet future energy infrastructure challenges.
Natural Gas Open Seasons: Balancing Pipeline Expansion and Market Demand
Pipeline open seasons play a crucial role in allocating capacity and demonstrating need for natural gas infrastructure projects. This article examines FERC's evolving analysis of market demand, recent industry examples, and how open seasons impact regulatory decisions and energy market dynamics.