Conflict

A new front is flaring up in the Canadian conflict over northern development, with Mosbacher Operating Ltd. (MOL) stepping forward as champion of independent companies’ rights against the industry giants’ Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP).

A new front is flaring up in the Canadian conflict over northern development, with Mosbacher Operating Ltd. (MOL) stepping forward as champion of independent companies’ rights against the industry giants’ Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP).

Presidential hopeful Sen Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) last week called on the Interior Department inspector general to conduct a broad review of potential conflicts of interest between Deputy Secretary J. Steven Griles and oil and natural gas companies.

Sen Joseph Lieberman (D-CN) on Monday called on the Interior Department inspector general to conduct a broad review of potential conflicts of interest between Deputy Secretary J. Steven Griles and oil and natural gas companies.

While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) continues to see a moderating influence of El Nino producing warmer than normal winter temps across the northern half of the country straight on through March 2003, other forecasters are pointing out that prediction has been wrong so far and will continue to be wrong.

As he started his first day on the job Monday, newly appointed California Public Utilities Commission member Michael Peevey faced a chorus of criticism from consumer groups challenging his objectivity, given his recent history as a utility and energy services senior executive. Peevey asked his critics not to “stereotype” him, and proceeded with cutting his ties to any energy industry executive and/or board positions, or stock ownership that would cause conflicts-of-interest questions.