WPS Energy Services, Inc., a subsidiary of WPS Resources Corp.,announced today that it has filed an application with the MichiganPublic Service Commission (MPSC) to build a 3 Bcf capacity naturalgas storage field near Port Huron, MI. The storage facility will belocated near major natural gas pipelines, including: Great LakesGas Transmission, MCN Energy Pipeline and Processing, CMS GasTransmission and Storage, and Vector Pipeline which is slated forOctober 2000 start-up. The facility is also located near thenatural gas trading hub of Dawn in Ontario, Canada.

“Michigan geology allows for the cost effective construction ofthis rapid withdrawal storage facility,” said WPS Energy ServicesVice President Dan Verbanac. It is expected that the facility willbe ready for the 2000 injection season. For further informationcontact Verbanac at 1-920-490-6058.

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