Northern States Power Co. issued a request for proposals (RFP)for up to 1,200 MW of power generation capacity and associatedenergy for a period of 10 years, beginning sometime between May 1,2003, and May 1, 2005. NSP will use the additional resources tomeet increased retail customer demand. NSP is seeking peaking,intermediate and base-load resources. The RFP is open to allsources of power, including renewable resources. NSP will selectwinning proposals based on cost, environmental impact and deliveryguarantees. Before awarding the contract(s), NSP will submit theevaluation of the proposals to the Minnesota Public UtilitiesCommission (MPUC) for review. For a copy of the RFP or moreinformation, contact David L. Zuck at (612) 330-6452. He also maybe reached via fax, (612) 330-5868, or e-mail,david.l.zuck@nspco.com.

energyOn.com, America’s Online Energy Store, launched its Website at www.energyon.com, targeting residential and commercialconsumers in Ohio who are currently undergoing gas deregulation.Users can compare prices, services and providers, as well asresearch products. Once they have made decisions, they can sign upwith a provider of choice. energyOn.com operates as a consumerresource and is not a competitive energy supplier. The choicesderegulation offers can be confusing. “That is why we offer a sitewhich provides simple, straightforward answers to consumers’questions, and we lay out the choices in a clear and concisefashion which helps them make more informed decisions,” said KenSoule, executive vice president for partnership development.energyOn.com plans to extend its service to New York, New Jerseyand Pennsylvania soon.

Newfield Exploration is buying from Phillips Petroleum interestsin 42 leases in 22 Gulf of Mexico fields for about $22 million.Newfield expects to be named operator in six of the fields. Theprice and interests to be acquired will be subject to customaryadjustments, including the possible exercise of preferentialthird-party purchase rights. Newfield explores, develops andacquires oil and gas properties principally in the Gulf of Mexicoand has operating activities in the onshore Gulf Coast and offshoreAustralia and China.

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