Electric utilities
Babcock & Wilcox Canada has been awarded a contract to supply four replacement nuclear steam generators to the American Electric Power Company's D.C. Cook Unit 1 Nuclear Power Plant in Bridgman, Michigan. The contract, valued at $8 million, includes the design, manufacture, and delivery of four steam
Electric utilities
The Roanoke Times article "AEP booklet in error" (without a publication date) claimed that the American Electric Power (AEP) brochure contained misinformation and was intentionally deceptive. However, the article failed to provide a full understanding of the context surrounding the reports and recommendations made by the Department of
Electric utilities
As the UK's regional electricity company Eastern Electricity began its long and winding road to a major takeover, a series of complex and high-stakes bid battles unfolded, catching market observers off guard. In July 1995, Hanson Plc launched a $2.5 billion bid for Eastern Electricity, sparking a
Electric utilities
PacifiCorp, a US-based energy company, has made a takeover bid of $7.05 billion for Britain's Energy Group PLC, outdoing Texas Utilities Co. by a slight 1 percent margin. The bidding war, which has left London investors in a state of uncertainty, has seen both companies vying for
Natural gas
Syntroleum Corp. and Enron Corp. have partnered to develop the first commercial gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in North America, located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The planned 8,000 barrels per day (b/d) plant will convert 80 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd) of natural gas into specialty products, including synthetic
Natural gas
Duke Energy International, a subsidiary of the global energy company Duke Energy Corporation, has announced a $45 million investment in Electroquil, SA, a power generating company in Guayaquil, Ecuador. This investment will make Duke Energy International the controlling shareholder, with a 51.5 percent stake in the company. The remaining
Electric utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a recommendation on December 20, 1995, endorsing a form of electric industry restructuring. The PUC's majority opinion echoed many policies promoted in an agreement between utilities and larger customers, including the California Manufacturers Association and the California Large Energy Consumers Association.
Electric utilities
Gandalf Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of remote access networking products, has been selected by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) for their company-wide telecommuting program. The program aims to provide employees with seamless, high-performance connectivity to the corporate network while allowing network managers to have complete control
Electric utilities
UGI Corporation, a holding company with propane marketing and utility subsidiaries, has reported a significant loss in its seasonal fourth quarter due to the increased size of its propane business. The company's net loss for the quarter ended September 30 deepened to $10,600,000, or 32 cents
Electric utilities
As fall arrives, many SDG&E customers are turning on their natural gas heaters for the first time in months. However, this can be a recipe for disaster if proper precautions are not taken. SDG&E urges its 700,000 natural gas customers to be aware of the
Electric utilities
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced unaudited third-quarter earnings per share of 51 cents, representing a 2% increase over the 1994 earnings of 50 cents for the same quarter. This positive trend is reflected in the company's consolidated operating revenues, which rose by 0.4%
Electric utilities
The proposed merger between The Washington Water Power Company (WWP) and Sierra Pacific Resources (SRP) has been put on hold due to a recent order issued by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC). The WUTC's action came in response to a joint petition filed by the Commission
