A revised auction process for firm capacity, described as moremarket responsive, on Kinder Morgan’s Natural Gas Pipeline Companyof America won approval from the Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission last week (RP97-431-009).
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NGPL’s New FT Auction Approved
A revised auction process for firm capacity, described as moremarket responsive, on Kinder Morgan’s Natural Gas Pipeline Companyof America won approval from the Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission yesterday (RP97-431-009).
Michigan Adopts Permanent Gas Choice Program Terms
Despite trouble in the retail market in several states thisyear, gas customer choice appears to be making a little progress.The Michigan Public Service Commission has adopted terms andconditions to make gas choice programs for residential andcommercial customers a permanent fixture in the state.
AGA Touts Gas to Gore, Bush
The American Gas Association (AGA) has called on presidentialhopefuls Al Gore and George W. Bush to focus on developing a”balanced, long-term, market-based energy policy” that wouldprominently feature natural gas.
New Book Points to Market Controls on Hedging
Regulators can be expected to add more controls on natural gasand power risk management, which will add a layer of complexity anddiscourage new hedging operations, according to two close observersof the industry.
New Book Points to Market Controls
Regulators can be expected to add more controls on natural gasand power risk management, which will add a layer of complexity anddiscourage new hedging operations, according to two close observersof the industry.
Price Rises Likely to Get Steeper After Screen Explosion
Even with much of its cold weather support disappearing, thecash market still found cause for moderate bullishness Wednesday.But that’s expected to pale in comparison to the fireworks thatsources were predicting for today after the screen exploded withgains of more than 35 cents in both the November and Decembercontracts following AGA’s below-expectations storage report.
AGA Touts Gas to Gore, Bush
The American Gas Association (AGA) has called on presidentialhopefuls Al Gore and George W. Bush to focus on developing a”balanced, long-term, market-based energy policy” that wouldprominently feature natural gas.
Prices Mostly Flat But Mixed With Big Gains, Losses
The cash market was a mix of ups and downs as far as priceaverages went Thursday, but sources agreed that the overall trendwas downward as trading proceeded through the morning. Flat quotesdominated again at many points, while sizeable gains and losseswere scattered.
Mewbourne: Independents Leading Natural Gas
The North American natural gas market’s success is in the handsof the independents, and some of the leaders — private companiesnot driven by the need for outside investment — will be names notwidely recognized.