Although Canadian producers have been displaying theirtraditional optimism with expectations of steady growth in gasdeliverability and production, a new survey of 40 producers by theCanadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) shows that their capitalspending plans tell a different story.
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One CA Generator Keeping Options Open
Although none of the major merchant generators in Californiawill talk about pulling back from the nation’s largest electricitymarket, they are not happy with some of the proposals that haverecently landed in the federal regulators’ lap advocating pricecaps and cost-based ratemaking, at least for interim periods.Several generators noted this week they are watching the situationclosely and intend to be heard at the federal level as well asamong the California energy policymakers.
One CA Generator Keeping Options Open
Although none of the major merchant generators in Californiawill talk about pulling back from the nation’s largest electricitymarket, they are not happy with some of the proposals that haverecently landed in the federal regulators’ lap advocating pricecaps and cost-based ratemaking, at least for interim periods.Several generators noted this week they are watching the situationclosely and intend to be heard at the federal level as well asamong the California energy policymakers.
It’s a Good Thing Prices Are Second to Reliability
Although price probably will be the most important factorinfluencing energy decisions after this winter, it is the otherthings, such as reliability and customer service, that so far havedetermined the winners and losers in the gas sales business,according to a new survey by RKS Research & Consulting.
It’s a Good Thing Prices Are Second to Reliability
Although price probably will be the most important factorinfluencing energy decisions after this winter, it is the otherthings, such as reliability and customer service, that so far havedetermined the winners and losers in the gas sales business,according to a new survey by RKS Research & Consulting.
Enron’s Lay: Rules for Power Market ‘Aren’t Right’
Although the focus of last week’s “summit” in Ohio was spiraling winter gas prices, Enron Chairman and CEO Kenneth L. Lay used the opportunity to take a few shots at deregulation in the electric industry in general, and the California market specifically.
Mexico’s Pemex Sets Sights on Deepwater
Although a lot of leg work still remains to be done, PetroleosMexicanos, the national oil company of Mexico, plans to drill fivedeepwater wells in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico in the next sevento 10 years, according to a petroleum engineer for PemexExploration & Production.
CIG Files to Expand Access to Raton’s Coal-Bed Methane
Although it has been overshadowed lately by the boomingproduction in the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming, theRaton Basin in southeastern Colorado and northeastern New Mexicohas nearly doubled its coal-bed methane production over the pasttwo years. As a result, Colorado Interstate Gas is planning to beefup its gas transportation infrastructure in the basin and increasetakeaway capacity by 85,000 Dth/d to 200,000 Dth/d starting inSeptember 2001.
CIG Files to Expand Access to Raton’s Coal-Bed Methane
Although it has been overshadowed lately by the boomingproduction in the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming, theRaton Basin in southeastern Colorado and northeastern New Mexicohas nearly doubled its coal-bed methane production over the pasttwo years. As a result, Colorado Interstate Gas is planning to beefup its gas transportation facilities and increase basin takeawaycapacity by 85,000 Dth/d to 200,000 Dth/d starting in September2001.
Northeast Households Picking Gas, EIA Says
Although the Northeast consumes a lower percentage of naturalgas than does the rest of the nation, it ranks as the most popularenergy fuel in regional households, according to a new study issuedby the Energy Information Administration (EIA).