Assaults

Report: Terrorist Attacks on LNG Tankers Could Cause Major Injuries, Damage

Terrorist assaults on tankers transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) into U.S. ports would likely produce thermal hazards for people who are located a mile away from the site, along with extensive injuries and structural damage from the scorching heat, a new study by government scientists reported last week.

December 27, 2004

Senate Panel to Mark Up Security Bill, Broad Energy Package

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to mark up “broad” legislation this week to tighten the security of the nation’s major energy infrastructure facilities, and then resume mark-up of a comprehensive energy bill by the middle of the month.

October 8, 2001

Aquila Assaults Texas With USGT Buy

Seeking to add gas sales volumes and expand the reach of its marketing operations, Aquila Energy announced last week the purchase of U.S. Gas Transportation (USGT) for an undisclosed price. Both companies expect the deal to close by the end of the month.

March 20, 2000

Aquila Assaults Texas with USGT Buy

Moving ahead with its strategy to focus on southwestern andwestern markets, Aquila Energy announced yesterday it has purchasedU.S. Gas Transportation (USGT) for an undisclosed price. Bothcompanies expect the deal to close by the end of the month.

March 15, 2000

Sempra Assaults Information Systems Market

Sempra Energy Information Solutions, a newly-formed SempraEnergy subsidiary, announced yesterday it has entered into a jointventure with two information technology companies to form SolianceNetworks, a provider of Internet-based information systemstargeting small and mid-sized energy utilities. Sempra owns themajority interest in Soliance and Dale Kelly-Cochrane, the formervice president of Sempra Energy’s strategic planning forunregulated businesses, is the joint venture’s president.

September 14, 1999