Supported by the largest increase in imported Canadian gas since1995, total natural gas imports rose for the 11th straight year in1998, according to a recent Department of Energy (DOE) report.
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Sale of Florida Gas’ South Texas Line Opposed
Dynegy Inc. and Chevron Corp. want FERC to either block FloridaGas Transmission’s (FGT) proposed abandonment and sale of 70 milesof mainline and associated facilities in the southern part of Texasor “at a minimum” ensure the continuity of transportation servicethere.
Nipsco: Interest in Crossroads More than Expected
Crossroads Pipeline Co., a subsidiary of Nipsco Industries, said Thursday its open season to test shipper interest in the Crossroads Pipeline expansion exceeded the company’s expectations. Companies expressed interest in over 600,000 Dth/d for the proposed interconnect. The open season for the Crossroads expansion began February 16 and ended March 31.
OK Delays Retail Unbundling, Blames ONG
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) delayed the state’sretail gas unbundling 20 months, saying tax and other issues needmore consideration and noting upstream unbundling must come firstanyway.
DOE: Gas Imports Grow for 11th Straight Year
Supported by the largest increase in imported Canadian gas since1995, total natural gas imports rose for the 11th straight year in1998, according to a recent Department of Energy (DOE) report.
Potential Gas Resources Dip Slightly Since 1996
The domestic natural gas resource base, both proven andpotential, has dropped slightly over the past two years, butthere’s more than enough available and known gas supply to meetU.S. needs well into the next century, according to a new studyreleased Monday by the Potential Gas Committee (PGC).
NEB Outlines Competitive Policy in Approving Vector
For the second time in five months, the National Energy Boardhas served notice that competition has arrived to stay in theCanadian natural gas pipeline community.
FERC Team to Monitor Power Market
FERC Chairman James Hoecker announced last week that aCommission staff team has been formed to closely monitordevelopments in the electric market in an attempt to identify earlyand possibly prevent price aberrations similar to those thatoccurred in the Midwest last summer.
WRI, KCP&L Merger Set For Hearing
FERC last week put off making a final decision on the merger ofTopeka, KS-based Western Resources Inc. and Kansas City Power &Light (KCP&L), citing potential competitive concerns. It set theproposed combination of the Midwest electric utilities for anevidentiary hearing on issues involving market power and customerprotection.
Georgia Marketers Prepare for Home Stretch
Six marketers have succeeded in obtaining most of the Georgiagas market share, with Scana and Georgia Natural Gas Services(GNGS), the Atlanta Gas Light affiliate, emerging as definitivewinners, according to a study performed by Xenergy, the New YorkState Electric & Gas affiliate.