Calling a natural gas supply shortage in the coming year “a veryreal possibility,” Dr. Bruce M. Bell, chairman of the Mid-ContinentOil & Gas Association of Oklahoma, said there is an “urgentneed” for increased drilling activity, particularly in Oklahoma.But to increase the drilling activity you need more people, andthat shortage is directly related to the natural gas shortage. Sortof like a Catch 22.
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Murkowski: FERC Should Punish Utilities that Steal Power
Senate Energy Chairman Frank Murkowski yesterday took anothershot at what’s fast becoming his favorite target — FERC. Hechided the Commission for failing to take punitive action againstelectric utilities that “improperly” took power from the grid lastsummer.
May 11, 2000
People Shortage Could Fuel Natural Gas Shortage
Calling a natural gas shortage in the coming year “a very realpossibility,” Dr. Bruce M. Bell, chairman of the Mid-Continent Oil& Gas Association of Oklahoma said there is an “urgent need”for increased drilling activity, particularly in Oklahoma. But toincrease the drilling activity you need more people, and thatshortage is directly related to the natural gas shortage. Sort oflike a Catch 22.
May 9, 2000
Markup of SenatePower Bill Scheduled
Chairman Frank Murkowski (R-AK) of the Senate Energy and NaturalResources Committee announced last week the panel will begin a”section-by-section” markup of legislation May 17, to be followedby a second session on May 24 and possibly other sessions ifnecessary.
May 8, 2000
Senate Markup of Electric Bill Scheduled
Comprehensive legislation to restructure the electricityindustry appears to have gotten a jump-start in the Senate.
May 5, 2000
Industry Gets ‘Solid B’ for RTO Effort
With phase one (regional meetings) of the formation of regionaltransmission organizations (RTOs) wrapped up, FERC Chairman JamesHoecker gave the electric industry a “solid B” for its efforts sofar. There haven’t been any “breakthroughs” yet, he reported, just”frank talk….. and widespread commitments to continue workingtoward a productive conclusion.”
May 4, 2000
FERC’s Hoecker Supports Interest in ANGTS Project
The new-found interest in the dormant Alaska Natural GasTransportation System (ANGTS) hasn’t gone unnoticed by FERCChairman James Hoecker.
March 20, 2000
Reaction to Murkowski Power Bill is Ho-Hum
The natural gas industry’s reaction to the retail electricitylegislation introduced last week by Senate Energy CommitteeChairman Frank Murkowski (R-AK) was sort of ho-hum.
February 28, 2000
Reaction to Murkowski Power Bill is Ho-Hum
The natural gas industry’s reaction to the retail electricitylegislation introduced last week by Senate Energy CommitteeChairman Frank Murkowski (R-AK) was sort of ho-hum.
February 28, 2000
FTC Chair Outlines Merger Concerns
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Robert Pitofsky Thursdayoutlined some factors the FTC considers in determining whether andto what extent restructuring can save an otherwise anticompetitivemerger proposal. In remarks at the Cutting Edge AntitrustConference of Law Seminars International in New York City hestressed the need for transparency on behalf of federal regulatorsas restructuring proposals become more complex.
February 18, 2000
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