MISO

The most significant operating expense for energy pipelines is the power needed for pumps and compressors. So, when gas and power prices surge as a result of inclement weather, it can be costly for pipelines. To address that risk, many midstream companies have enrolled in demand-response programs with power providers, where they agree to temporarily cut back some assets. In today’s RBN blog, we’ll discuss the strategies that pipelines are using to boost their operations and lower costs.

Nowadays everyone is pretty sure that there is plenty of natural gas supply to go around. Storage is bursting at the seams; production is close to record levels. Midstream infrastructure companies are busy developing new pipelines and additions to deliver shale gas to existing markets. Market analysts agree that new natural gas demand over the next decade will largely come from increased gas fired power generation. Is the current natural gas infrastructure configured to deliver gas to this new generation capacity? Today we report on emerging power industry planning concerns.