Unusual

CalPX Expansion Plans Challenged by APX

Showing unusual candor and market aggressiveness, the CEO ofnonprofit, state-chartered California electricity power exchange(CalPX), George Sladoje, recently outlined plans for the CalPX toexpand through alliances and partnerships with private sectortechnology firms. Expansion plans are drawing heavy criticism fromrival, for-profit power exchange Automated Power Exchange (APX),which wants federal regulators to reign in the stategovernment-created operator of the world’s largest wholesale powermarket.

December 28, 1999

Transportation Notes

For the second week in a row, Pacific Gas & Electricdeclared an unusual weekday low-inventory OFO. The order, effectivetoday, carries $1/dth penalties for negative imbalances exceeding10%.

September 2, 1999

Hoecker Gives Counsel to NOPR, NOI Negotiators

In an unusual step last week, FERC Chairman James Hoeckeroffered some advice to the industry negotiators who have beenmeeting in closed-door sessions to craft an agreement on the majornatural gas initiatives contained in the notice of proposedrulemaking (NOPR) and notice of inquiry (NOI).

March 8, 1999

Hoecker Gives Counsel on NOPR, NOI Negotiations

In an unusual step last week, FERC Chairman James Hoeckeroffered some advice to the industry negotiators who have beenmeeting in closed-door sessions to craft an agreement on the majornatural gas initiatives contained in the notice of proposedrulemaking (NOPR) and notice of inquiry (NOI).

March 8, 1999

Prices Plummet; San Juan Down by A Quarter

Just as Wednesday was an unusual day in having East and Westmarkets rising in tandem, the two regions joined again Friday inmoving in the same direction-only this time the direction was down,way down. Decreases of less than a dime were few, and San JuanBasin plumbed depths not seen in a long time by falling a quarterto the $1.50 area. The Permian Basin and Waha plunged by 20 centsor more.

October 19, 1998

Massey Nomination Moves to Full Senate

In an unusual move Thursday, the Senate Energy and NaturalResources Committee forwarded the nomination of FERC CommissionerWilliam L. Massey to the full Senate for approval immediatelyfollowing his confirmation hearing.

June 26, 1998
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