Standardandpoors

S&P: Shale Surge, Low Prices Forcing ‘New Reality’ on Pipelines

The burgeoning development of shale gas plays in the United States “has changed the playing field for long-haul pipelines,” diminishing the need to move natural gas along traditional west-to-east routes and leaving large stretches of pipeline underutilized, according to a new report from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P).

June 6, 2012

S&P: ‘Worst Time’ for Energy Merchants to Refinance, Several Face Problems

The energy merchant sector could see several more years of low wholesale prices, which in turn will complicate their ability to refinance upcoming debt maturities at their regulated utilities, according to a new report by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P).

November 11, 2002

S&P: ‘Worst Time’ for Energy Merchants to Refinance, Several Face Problems

The energy merchant sector could see several more years of low wholesale prices, which in turn will complicate their ability to refinance upcoming debt maturities at their regulated utilities, according to a new report by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P).

November 7, 2002