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Alberta gas producers have requested exemptions for about 80% of the natural gas wells affected by the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board’s (AEUB) Sept. 1 shut-in order. The 733 wells may continue to produce gas unless objections are filed by crude bitumen producers or the AEUB, according to the shut-in order.

As requested, the judge presiding over Enron Corp.’s bankruptcy last week granted an extension for the company to file its reorganization plan. Judge Arthur Gonzalez said it would be “counterproductive” to deny the request, which was made in late June (ee NGI, June 30).

As requested, the judge presiding over Enron Corp.’s bankruptcy granted an 11-day extension for the company to file its reorganization plan. Judge Arthur Gonzalez said it would be “counterproductive” to deny the request, which was made last week (see Daily GPI, June 30).

TXU Gas Co., a subsidiary of TXU Corp., on Friday requested to increase its natural gas rates in 437 incorporated cities throughout its service territory, which includes the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area.

Kern River Gas Transmission has requested final authorization from FERC to begin transportation services on its massive 2003 Expansion Project, which is expected to be ready for service on May 1. Company officials told the Commission on Monday that construction is on schedule and shippers need about seven days to line up gas supply and market commitments and make their nominations on the pipeline. Kern has asked for final FERC approval by April 21.

PG&E Gas Transmission-Northwest Corp. (GTN) has requested permission from FERC to withdraw its application to build its 2003 pipeline looping and compression expansion project, citing lack of demand in the Pacific Northwest region.

PG&E Gas Transmission-Northwest Corp. (GTN) requested permission from FERC last week to withdraw its application to build its 2003 pipeline looping and compression expansion project, citing lack of demand in the Pacific Northwest region.

ANR Pipeline Co. last week requested FERC approval of a $42.1 million pipeline looping and replacement project in Walworth and Rock counties, WI. The West Leg Expansion project is designed to add 220,000 Dth/d of firm transportation capacity to its system in order to serve new demand from local distribution companies and power generators. The pipeline company also started an open season to test the market’s interest in expanding its portion of the Lebanon Lateral, which is jointly owned by Texas Eastern Transmission.

Commonwealth Edison Co. has requested waivers and authorizations from FERC to allow a number of its industrial and commercial customers with on-site generation to sell excess power to the utility during summer peak demand periods without first obtaining Commission approval.