1Q2003

Aquila’s Exit from Trading Impacts 1Q2003, but Domestic Networks Show Gain

Aquila Inc.’s first quarter losses, though anticipated because of its decision to wind down its once mighty wholesale energy trading business, showed a glimmer of positive news Thursday, with the company’s domestic utility networks up more than 50% from a year ago.

May 16, 2003

Williams Energy Partners Posts 38% Boost in 1Q2003 Net Income

On the backs of its pipeline system and independent petroleum products terminals, Williams Energy Partners LP. announced first-quarter 2003 operating profit of $38.1 million compared with $28.8 million in 2002, representing a 32% increase. The company also noted that net income for the same period increased 38% from $21.1 million in 2002 to $29.1 million in 2003.

April 29, 2003