Electric utilities
CMS Energy Corporation's independent power unit, CMS Generation Co., has announced the commercial operation of Unit 3 at the Jorf Lasfar facility in Morocco, the largest independent power plant in Africa. The $1.5 billion coal-fueled plant, which began supplying commercial power to Office Nationale de l'
Energy industries
Adrienne M. Levatino, a seasoned communications professional with over two decades of public affairs experience, has been appointed as the Communications Director at Commonwealth Edison (ComEd). Levatino brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role, having previously served as ComEd's senior legislative counsel and lobbyist in
Energy industries
Primary Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., has partnered with BP Amoco to develop a natural gas-fired cogeneration facility at Whiting refinery in Indiana. The project, valued at approximately $250 million, will generate 525 megawatts of power and substantial steam production. The facility is expected to be operational by
Energy industries
A plan to reduce emissions at three metro-area power plants in Colorado is sparking opposition from trade groups, independent power generators, and major industrial electricity users, who claim it is anti-competitive and will unfairly inflate the price of electricity. The proposal, backed by environmentalists and approved by Colorado lawmakers and
Energy industries
In 1998, various significant business developments were reported in the Asia-Pacific region. CMS Energy Corporation won a bid to develop a $US1.6 billion power and gas plant in India, while Southern Cross Pipelines Australia consortium completed the purchase of a significant share of the Goldfields Transmission Pipeline in Western
Electric utilities
ScottishPower, a leading UK multi-utility, has delivered strong results in the past year, exceeding business efficiency and customer service targets in its acquisition of Manweb and achieving significant cost savings. The company has also made progress in improving customer service, reducing prices, and investing in its business in Scotland. In
Electric utilities
GPU Energy, a subsidiary of GPU Inc. of Parsippany, N.J., has filed suit against the state Public Utility Commission (PUC) for rejecting its restructuring plan. The plan, which aimed to implement customer choice for GPU customers, was rejected by the PUC on June 26 for numerous reasons, including the
Electric utilities
Duke Energy, a leading U.S. electric utility and natural gas pipeline company, has acquired PG&E Corp.'s Australian gas pipeline assets, marking a significant expansion into the Australian energy market. The acquisition allows Duke Energy to establish a presence in the country and pursue opportunities in
Electric utilities
The Bank of New York has been chosen as the trustee, tender agent, registrar, and paying agent for a massive $1.5 billion bond issue by the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA). The securities were issued to fund various projects related to LIPA's acquisition of the Long Island
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
