The Mid-Continent Area Power Pool (MAPP) executive committeeapproved the execution of the memorandum of understanding with theMid-America Interconnected Network (MAIN) to merge the reliabilityfunctions of the two organizations. The MAIN Board of Directorsapproved the memorandum on April 7. The goal is to have a jointregional reliability organization (RRO) in place by November. Theorganization will ensure standards compliance through auditing,planning and operating reserve requirements and will establishsanctions procedures to enforce compliance with reliabilitystandards. MAPP is an association of more than 90 electricutilities and other electric industry participants. MAIN is one of10 other regional reliability councils under the North AmericanElectric Reliability Council.
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Executives Bullish on Prices, Supply Outlook
The outlook for North American natural gas was “never better”than now, says the top Shell E&P executive. Among the factorsworking in the favor of gas are strong demand from powergeneration, environmental imperatives, integration of the NorthAmerican market, new supply sources and rising prices.
Bailey Leaving FERC For Executive Position at Cinergy
After a long six and a half years as a commissioner on theFederal Energy Regulatory Commission, Vicky A. Bailey is steppingdown effective Feb. 1 to serve as president of PSI Energy Inc.,Indiana’s largest electric utility and a subsidiary of CinergyCorp. PSI serves more than 655,000 customers in 69 of the state’s92 counties.
Chevron Undergoes Executive Shake Up
Sparked by the retirement of CEO Ken Derr, Chevron Corp. followed up last week with a list of upper management job changes. The San Francisco, CA-based energy giant’s board of directors selected its current vice chairman and director, Dave O’Reilly, to succeed Derr as CEO effective Jan. 1, 2000.
Chevron Undergoes Executive Shake Up
Sparked by the retirement of CEO Ken Derr, announced yesterday,Chevron Corp. followed up with a list of upper management jobchanges. The San Francisco, CA-based energy giant’s board ofdirectors selected its current vice chairman and director, DaveO’Reilly, to succeed Derr as CEO effective Jan. 1, 2000.
Pipelines Conceal ROR Data, Producer Charges
An executive with Conoco Inc. last week accused interstatepipelines of intentionally burying information that customers needto determine whether pipes are exceeding their authorized rates ofreturn (RORs), which he strongly suspects is the case.
Pipelines Conceal ROR Data, Producer Charges
An executive with Conoco Inc. this week accused interstatepipelines of intentionally burying information that customers needto determine whether pipes are exceeding their authorized rates ofreturn on equity (RORs), which he strongly suspects is the case.
NGSA Names Execs; Still Missing a President
The Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA) shuffled its executive organization last week, yet its hunt for a new president continues. The NGSA said it still does not have a timeline for an appointment to the presidency post, but it hopes to get the job filled quickly. Sources indicated, however, the search may take longer than initially anticipated.
NGSA Names Execs; Still Missing a President
The Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA) shuffled its executiveorganization Tuesday, yet its hunt for a new president continues.The NGSA said it still does not have a timeline for an appointmentto the presidency post, but it hopes to get the job filled quickly.
Columbia Seeking New Marketing Exec
Columbia Energy Group is looking for a new executive to head itsColumbia Energy Services after the departure of CES President PaulFeldman. An announcement Friday said Feldman would be leaving topursue other opportunities. “Our CES operation has grownconsiderably over the last two years under Paul’s leadership,” saidColumbia Energy Group Chairman Oliver G. Richard III. “We thank himfor his contributions and wish him well.”
