FERC Authorizes Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline to Export Natural Gas to Canada
Yesterday FERC issued an order amending the Presidential Permit and Natural Gas Act section 3 authorization to allow Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC to export natural gas from the United States to Canada. The Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline connects to the Brunswick Pipeline, which transports regasified LNG imported via the Canaport LNG terminal, at the Canadian border. FERC’s order clarifies that the pipeline can now be used for gas exports to Canada as well as imports. It is available in the eLibrary under Docket No. CP96-810.