Formulates and Implements Policies, Plans, Programs and Regulations on the Development and Promotion of Downstream Natural Gas as well as Undertakes Product and Market Development Activities

Natural Gas Market Development and Monitoring Section

• •Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans and programs on natural gas market development
• •Promotes and monitors the use of natural gas in power and other demand sectors
• •Evaluates emerging trends in the use of natural gas and its impact on other fuels and the economy
• •Evaluates available and emerging technologies for end-use in the natural gas industry
• •Reviews and updates natural gas industry performance, trends and developments
• •Maintains computerized database on natural gas utilization, market development, etc.
• •Coordinates with various DOE units, concerned government agencies, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the above-enumerated functions
• •Performs Ad Hoc functions as may be assigned

Natural Gas Industry and Infrastructure Development and Administration Section

• •Formulates policy recommendations and implements policies, plans, programs and standards on the development of natural gas infrastructure
• •Formulates, reviews and implements the natural gas infrastructure development program
• •Prepares and updates the natural gas pipeline and facilities development plan and programs
• •Evaluates potential sites for natural gas pipelines and other natural gas facilities
• •Performs licensing/permitting functions
• •Monitors and ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations on standards on pipelines, facilities, gas plants, etc.
• •Conducts inspections and investigations of natural gas facilities, with due regard to production, safety, health, environment and security
• •Coordinates with various DOE units, concerned government agencies, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the above-enumerated functions
• • Performs Ad Hoc functions as may be assigned