As FERC Prepares GHG Policy, Budget Sees No Growth In Gas Projects

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) fiscal year 2023 budget projects no growth in the number of natural gas projects seeking approval, even as it continues to defend its draft policies to bolster climate review and mitigation requirements for such projects. According to the agency’s budget request to Congress released last week, FERC expects 120 applications and project notifications for natural gas pipeline, storage and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in FY23, which is the same number as in both...