Texas Gateway Pipeline Enters FAST-41 Review
Gulf South Pipeline’s Texas Gateway Project has entered the federal FAST-41 permitting program, accelerating federal review of the proposed 155-mile pipeline that would add 1.45 Bcf/d of natural gas transportation capacity between East Texas and the Louisiana Gulf Coast. If completed, the added takeaway capacity would also help supply expanding U.S. LNG export facilities and bolster feedgas availability for new projects.
Two US LNG projects advance permitting
Gulfstream LNG, an US greenfield project, is advancing through FERC’s pre-filing review, while Texas LNG has already moved further along in the regulatory process and is working toward final authorization.
Unlikely extension of Taiwan’s last nuclear unit spurs pivot to LNG
Taiwan is one of the few markets in Asia where LNG demand is rising with a steady and substantial pace. Over 4.4 GW of new gas-fuelled power generation capacity is scheduled to start operations, underpinning LNG imports, while Taiwan’s law-making court is reviewing if the runtime of the final 951 MW unit at Maanshan nuclear power station can be extended.
