Problems Identified in FERC's Incentive Pricing Program for Natural Gas From Tight Formations

RCED-85-49 Published: Jun 13, 1985. Publicly Released: Jul 15, 1985.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) incentive pricing program to determine the risks, costs, and other aspects of producing and pricing natural gas from tight formations.

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