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The Mackenzie Delta Producers Group and the Mackenzie Valley Aboriginal Pipeline Corp. (MVAPC) announced their intent last week to begin preparing regulatory applications leading to the development of the delta’s onshore natural gas resources, including a long-awaited pipeline. As envisioned, the pipe would be anchored by nearly 6 Tcf at the Taglu, Parsons Lake and Niglintgak gas fields, and would be accessible to other existing and future natural gas discoveries in the Mackenzie Delta and Mackenzie Valley regions.

CMS Trunkline LNG said it intends to nearly double the sendout capacity of its Lake Charles, LA, facility to 1.2 Bcf/d from 630 MMcf/d to accommodate a substantial increase in LNG imports, particularly by BG LNG Services, which signed a 22-year contract in May for all of the existing capacity at the Lake Charles terminal. Under the $150-200 million expansion plan, CMS would add a second unloading dock, a fourth storage tank and additional pumps and vaporizers.

CMS Trunkline LNG said it intends to nearly double the sendout capacity of its Lake Charles, LA, facility to 1.2 Bcf/d from 630 MMcf/d to accommodate a substantial increase in LNG imports, particularly by BG LNG Services, which signed a 22-year contract in May for all of the existing capacity at the Lake Charles terminal. Under the $150-200 million expansion plan, CMS would add a second unloading dock, a fourth storage tank and additional pumps and vaporizers.

Because of a shortfall in the level of in-state pipeline capacity to accommodate natural gas deliveries to southern California, FERC Commissioner Linda Breathitt thinks the Commission should think twice before it approves anymore applications for expanded interstate pipeline capacity to that market.

Because of a deficit in the level of in-state pipeline capacity to accommodate natural gas deliveries to southern California, FERC Commissioner Linda Breathitt thinks the Commission should think twice before it approves anymore applications for expanded interstate pipeline capacity to that market.

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) re-emphasized yesterdaythat it would be willing to arrange its 1.2 million customers’ paymentoptions to accommodate for the above normal electricity prices fromthe California Power Exchange. SDG&E announced it would not shutanybody’s power off for failure to pay through the remainder of thesummer through October. The utility also announced that it would notreport any of its customers to credit agencies during this period oradd late charges. Customers are encouraged to contact SDG&E to setup a flexible payment plan. Customers can call 1-800-411-SDGE or visitthe website, www.sdge.com

Attempting to better accommodate the burgeoning Gulf Coast powerdemand, Entergy Corp. spent $1.9 billion to purchase 24 GE 7FAadvanced technology gas turbines and four steam turbines from GE,Entergy said yesterday. Delivery is scheduled through 2004. Theagreement includes turnkey installation of the 1,000 MW Freestonepower plant project and long-term service agreements (LTSAs) thatcover all scheduled maintenance for a period of 16 years followingthe start- up of each turbine.

While deal activity in the capacity release markets appears tobe leveling off, the market is still dynamic enough to accommodatenew market entrants, according to energy industry consulting firmSkipping Stone Inc.

Seeking to accommodate growth, Southern Energy Inc. will move toa new Atlanta office, with the Southern Company Energy Marketingunit relocating by December and the headquarters going a yearlater.