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A coalition of 151 North Texas cities known as the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) negotiated an agreement with the Mid-Tex Division of Atmos Energy Corp. that will reduce that company’s latest residential rate increase request by more than 80% — from a proposed $52 million to $10 million. The group said last week it has recommended approval of the settlement to its members.

A coalition of 151 North Texas cities known as the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) negotiated an agreement with the Mid-Tex Division of Atmos Energy Corp. that will reduce that company’s latest residential rate increase request by more than 80% — from a proposed $52 million to $10 million. The group said Monday it has recommended approval of the settlement to its members.

The start-up date for the western portion of the Rockies Express Pipeline, known as REX-West, has become a moving target. Sponsors are now projecting that service on the bulk of REX-West will begin on or about Jan. 12.

The start-up date for the western portion of the Rockies Express Pipeline, known as REX-West, has become a moving target. Sponsors are now projecting that service on the bulk of REX-West will begin on or about Jan. 12.

Oscar S. Wyatt Jr., almost as well known for his legendary oil and natural gas prowess as his cantankerous personality, pleaded guilty Monday in a New York City courtroom to paying illegal kickbacks to Saddam Hussein’s enemy regime in exchange for oil contracts in 2001. The 83-year-old Houstonian faces up to 24 months in prison.

Climate change, also known as global warming, poses significant challenges for the energy industry, according to a U.S. Department of Energy report out last Thursday. Everything from oil and gas exploration to all varieties of power generation to energy trading and risk management could see a shakeup as temperatures rise around the globe.

Climate change, also known as global warming, poses significant challenges for the energy industry, according to a U.S. Department of Energy report out Thursday. Everything from oil and gas exploration to all varieties of power generation to energy trading and risk management could see a shakeup as temperatures rise around the globe.

Enbridge Energy Partners Tuesday agreed to sell its interstate natural gas transmission system, commonly known as the Kansas Pipeline System (KPC), to Quest Midstream Partners LP for $133 million in cash.

Oscar S. Wyatt Jr., almost as well known for his legendary oil and natural gas prowess as his cantankerous personality, faces up to 24 months in prison after he pleaded guilty last week in a New York City courtroom to paying illegal kickbacks to Saddam Hussein’s regime in exchange for oil contracts in 2001.