Sparks

BPA Interim Decision on Excess Hydro to Cut Wind, Gas

Sparks flew Tuesday between national wind industry interests and the federal Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) over the large Pacific Northwest power market/transporter’s interim decision to temporarily limit nonhydroelectric supplies, such as wind and natural gas-produced power, due to the region’s record-breaking levels of water.

May 20, 2011

Explosion in NYC Harbor Rocks Nymex, Sparks 45-Cent Rally

Natural gas futures surged to new 24-month highs for the third straight session Friday as traders bid up prices in a feeding frenzy after the trading floor of Nymex shook for nearly 10 seconds that morning when a barge carrying gasoline exploded in New York Harbor.

February 24, 2003

CA Gas Reporting Order Sparks Rehearing Requests

While many marketers are complaining to FERC that its drastic order “Imposing Reporting Requirements on Natural Gas Sales to California Market” is not needed or oversteps its jurisdiction, state utilities and regulators would like to see the order expanded and the results shared.

September 3, 2001

CA Gas Reporting Order Sparks Rehearing Requests

While many marketers are complaining to FERC that its drastic order “Imposing Reporting Requirements on Natural Gas Sales to California Market” is not needed or oversteps its jurisdiction, state utilities and regulators would like to see the order expanded and the results shared.

August 30, 2001