Taking another step on the long road of making the Mackenzie Gas Project a reality, the parties to the cooperation plan for the environmental impact assessment and regulatory review of a natural gas pipeline project through the Northwest Territories said Monday that the Preliminary Information Package (PIP) submitted by the proponents of the Mackenzie Gas Project on June 18 has been evaluated and accepted as complete (see Daily GPI, June 30).
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Sempra Eyes Possible Acquisitions as Competitors Sell Assets
An economic reality of the energy sector’s ongoing woes is that companies with cash and creditworthiness will be buying the assets of troubled companies who have been forced to sell to restore their tattered balance sheets. San Diego-based Sempra Energy’s CEO said his company will be among the buyers.
Sempra Eyes Possible Acquisitions as Competitors Sell Assets
An economic reality of the energy sector’s ongoing woes is that companies with cash and creditworthiness will be buying the assets of troubled companies who have been forced to sell to restore their tattered balance sheets. San Diego-based Sempra Energy’s CEO said his company will be among the buyers.
Sempra Eyes Possible Acquisitions as Competitors Sell Assets
An economic reality of the energy sector’s ongoing woes is that companies with cash and creditworthiness will be buying the assets of troubled companies who have been forced to sell to restore their tattered balance sheets. San Diego-based Sempra Energy’s CEO said his company will be among the buyers.
House Passes Bill Allowing Offshore LNG, CNG Terminals
Offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) terminals came closer to reality last Tuesday with the passage of H.R. 3983 by the House of Representatives. If the Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act of 2002 becomes law in its current form, among other things it would allow the Department of Transportation to license offshore port facilities for both LNG and CNG, an option currently reserved only for oil.
Delaware Regulators Sign Off on PEPCO-Conectiv Merger
The proposed merger between Potomac Electric Power Co. and Conectiv came one step closer to becoming a reality last Tuesday after the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve the transaction.
Power Spikes in West Lead Overall Huge Price Rally
So much for the “reality” of fundamental weakness forcing prices into a consolidation period. That had appeared to be the case Thursday, but it was being repudiated in a huge way Friday. Gas quotes for the weekend advanced by 20 cents or more at all points, with the West’s larger gains being driven both by cold weather and sharply higher prices for electricity.
FERC ALJ Says Won’t Delay Ruling Pending El Paso Talks
While he strongly supports a money settlement between parties in the high profile case alleging affiliate and market-power abuse on the part of El Paso Corp. subsidiaries, FERC Chief Administrative Law Judge Curtis Wagner Jr. indicated that he won’t postpone issuing his initial decision to accommodate settlement negotiations. Assuming a settlement is not brokered, Wagner said he “feels strongly that this case should proceed to decision at the very earliest possible date.”
Sempra CEO Sees LNG Coming to West Coast in 5 Years
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports will be a reality on the U.S. West Coast within five years with North Baja in Mexico as its base, and San Diego-based Sempra Energy intends to be a “significant player” in the developing business, according to Sempra’s CEO Steve Baum, speaking Thursday during the company’s second quarter earnings conference call.
PG&E Corp.’s Harquahala Almost a Reality
PG&E Corp. moved another step closer to full approval of itsproposed 1,040 MW natural gas-fired plant to be located in MaricopaCounty, AZ. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimouslyapproved a special use permit for the pending electric generationfacility to be positioned near Phoenix.