California Eyes Content Rules For Liquefied Natural Gas To Minimize Pollutants

California energy and air officials are considering whether to develop content specifications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to reduce potential pollution and ensure the proper function of appliances and industrial equipment powered by hotter-burning imports of the fuel. The potential for state standards poses a plethora of questions, including whether energy providers would be required to "clean up" imported LNG prior to distribution, or whether pipeline operators and consumers would share some of the burden. Officials with the California Energy...