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AMERICANGAS AMERICAN GAS VoluMe 96 nuMBer 5 AMERICAN GAS june 2014 20 f e a t u r e s Cover Story 20 A new World Order By eric schoeniger Global gas trade has long been dominated by a few nations, but that's about to change. What will proliferating production mean for gas markets and geopolitics? Plus: A look at new frontiers for gas development. Feature 27 Snow Peaks By chris Mcgill and jennifer pilla taylor Natural gas met the challenge of a record-breaking 2013-14 winter. But has the "polar vortex" changed the equation for gassupply planners? Special Focus 34 AGA Member Listings Our annual listing of full, international, international affiliate, limited, and associate members. pipeline state watch departMents Right Here in Oklahoma 5 Tank up at the Airport 13 Digest 6 Demand for natural gas in Northwest grows; third-party certification of shale development peformance standards; turning raw natural gas into upgraded liquid alcohol fuel; and more. Alabama 14 St. Louis group buys Alagasco President's Message 2 The United States is poised to experience a second shot at global preeminence as much of the world is struggling with lagging economic growth and increased energy dependence. Issues 6 * EPA finds declining trend in emissions from gas distribution. * Pipeline contracts are expiring. Pipeline flows are reversing. * Why stopping most infrastructure leaks pays off quickly. * Department of Interior revises public lands permitting strategy. update 8 * Midstream investment required to bring gas where it's needed. need to Know 9 * Capital shifts to processing, storing, and transportation. Connecticut 14 Utilities sponsor low-interest loans for gas heating systems. Louisiana 15 Bayou State could become net gas consumer in just six years. Oregon 16 Facility becomes seventh approved by DOE for LNG exports. Texas 17 Two pipeline projects to Mexico clear regulatory hurdles. Virginia 18 New law helps utiltiies make longterm investments. Headway 48 Next June, at the World Gas Conference in Paris, the U.S. will move into the presidency of the IGU. Plan to attend this significant event. By Tracy Burleson Subject Index 4 Buyer's Guide 44 flow computers and measurement jobs 46 Marketplace 47 Ad Index 47 By the numbers 11 Comparing annual costs of natural-gas -fueled and electric appliances. Places 12 COVe R, An D AB OV e : june 2014 AmericAn GAs 1

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American Gas - June 2014