Representatives of major gas pipeline companies said they are optimistic that political shifts at the federal and state levels will create opportunities for gas infrastructure expansion in New England.

Gas industry representatives proposed market fixes and upgrading pipeline infrastructure as potential solutions to New England's winter fuel supply concerns.

Maine Public Utilities Commission staff said that historic low prices for natural gas have removed the urgency for more pipeline capacity.

The Northeast Energy Direct pipeline has been suspended by Kinder Morgan due to a lack of commitments by New England power generators.

FERC dismissed a challenge by project opponent Stop the Pipeline to thwart the Constitution Pipeline project.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline is asking Massachusetts regulators to grant it access to more than 400 properties whose owners have refused to cooperate with the company.

Tennessee Gas filed an application with FERC for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the Northeast Energy Direct pipeline.

Massachusetts regulators ruled that electric distribution companies can sign contracts for natural gas capacity and pass the costs on to electric ratepayers.

The Northeast Energy Direct pipeline project is the best way to lower electricity prices and increase reliability, the staff of the NHPUC said in a report.

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has commissioned a study to assess New England’s natural gas supplies and other energy needs.