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View the list of Datamonitor's Company Profiles.  http://www.energycentral.com/sections/research/default.cfm?cpane=23003&rpublisher=11408&rtype=all         Top Stories     Enron Collapse Might Inhibit Energy Dereg in Some States, Say Observers   Nov. 19 (Utility Spotlight) While it's still too early to determine just what effect Enron's collapse will have on energy marketing, most observers can see it as a negative, especially to such states as Arkansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon and West Virginia that already had second thoughts about getting into competitive power marketing.  Special Offer from this Publisher!   [IMAGE]   EdF boosts UK electricity presence with TXU buys   LONDON, Nov. 19 (Reuters) - State-owned Electricite de France boosted its presence in the UK on Monday when it bought the country's biggest power distribution network from U.S. firm TXU Europe for 1.31 billion pounds ($1.86 billion).  [IMAGE]   E.ON eyes Czech power distributors - paper   PRAGUE, Nov. 19 (Reuters) Germany's E.ON could take over six Czech energy distribution firms if a consortium of NRG Energy and International Power succeeds in an ongoing energy privatisation tender, the daily Lidove Noviny reported on Monday.  [IMAGE]   Montana Power: Problems Continue to Overshadow Transformation Into Touch America   By Will McNamara, IssueAlert, Nov. 19 (Scientech) Montana Power shares fell on Nov. 16, a day after the utility posted a loss for its third quarter, citing the slowdown in the economy and the company's transition from a diversified energy company to a stand-alone telecommunications firm. Special Offer from this Publisher!        Press Release     POWERWEB AND SAIC SIGN NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT   Media, PA, November 19, 2001-- Powerweb Technologies, Inc. today announced that is has signed a nationwide Distribution and Joint Marketing Agreement with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). This agreement will enable SAIC to market and deploy Powerweb?s Omni-Link Internet Energy Platform, to energy organizations as well as end-use energy customers throughout the United States.       Energy Security     Spent nuclear fuel vulnerable to attack-US lawmaker   By Chris Baltimore, WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) A U.S. lawmaker on Monday warned the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that depleted radioactive fuel stored at the nation's 103 nuclear power plants is "extremely vulnerable" to attack.    [IMAGE] ADVERTISEMENT    Get the customized energy information YOU need. Content blocks  revolutionize Energy Central Direct. From utility stock prices to Dow  Jones 4 Corners Electricity Index to energy events, content blocks keep  you on top of what's most valuable to you. Customize your content blocks  today at http://www.energycentral.com/sections/ecdirect/ecd_content.cfm          California Crisis     Governor Asks for $382 Million Back from Energy-Related Budgets   Nov. 19 (California Energy Markets) When the energy crisis hit, California's coffers were still fat from the economic boom in the late 1990s. Special Offer from this Publisher!        Pushing for public power / Backers say they'll have issue on next ballot   Nov 19 - San Francisco Chronicle Public power advocates in San Francisco will have to convince people like Tim Colen that their idea is a good one if they want to go back to the ballot next year and win.      Competition & Deregulation     INTERVIEW-Pepco sees electricity deregulation slowing   By Christopher Doering, WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) Several states that delayed plans to deregulate power markets were scared off by the woes of beleaguered energy trader Enron Corp., California's failed electricity market restructuring, and the Sept. 11 attacks, the head of Potomac Electric Power Co. said on Monday.       Users, regulators at odds over who pays for power plants   Nov 19 - New Orleans CityBusiness THE STATE'S LATEST version of a limited electricity deregulation plan is getting a lukewarm response from some of deregulation's staunchest supporters - large industrial electricity users and energy policy advocates.    [IMAGE] ADVERTISEMENT    How has Enron remained a dominant factor in energy markets while other  firms have struggled? To find out visit: http://www.energycentral.com/links/show_mi.cfm?id=100386          Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures     TXU sells West Burton power station to EdF   LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) U.S. Energy Group TXU Corp said on Monday it had sold its West Burton power station to London Electricity Group, a unit of Electricite de France for 366 million pounds ($520 million).       Dynegy's Buying Enron Results in Bitterness, Problems And Support   Nov. 19 (Utility Spotlight) The proposed acquisition of Enron by cross-town rival Dynegy has ruffled some feathers of Enron employees, many of whom will lose not only their jobs but also what was once a fortune, now in nearly worthless stock options. Special Offer from this Publisher!        The Sunday Telegraph: Westlb Makes A Grab for Gbp1bn Wessex Water   Nov 19, 2001 - FT World Media Abstracts via Comtex Germany-based bank WestLB is negotiating with US-based energy concern Enron for a possible acquisition of Wessex Water.      Distributed Generation     Micro-Power Plants in Every Home May Be Feasible, Minnesota Chamber Says   By Bob Freund, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn., Nov. 17 A power plant in every business?      Rates     PGE Files TransConnect Rate Proposal with FERC   Nov. 19 (Clearing Up) TransConnect's long-planned rate proposal has been filed with FERC. Special Offer from this Publisher!        Xcel Energy Seeks Surcharge Suspension in Texas   By Greg Rohloff, Amarillo Globe-News, Texas, Nov. 16 Xcel Energy asked the Public Utilities Commission of Texas on Thursday to approve the suspension of fuel surcharges for electric service customers because of falling natural gas prices.       Reliant Energy to Cut Rates 17 Percent When Deregulation Begins in Texas   By Laura Goldberg, Houston Chronicle, Nov. 18 Residential customers who stick with Reliant Energy when electricity deregulation begins in January could see a drop in power rates of about 17 percent.      General     New Jersey Balks at Increase in Seniors' Heating Aid   By Herb Jackson, The Record, Hackensack, N.J., Nov. 19 It gives the term "budget freeze" a whole new meaning.       Orlando, Fla., Utility Customers May Get Bigger Bills due to Schedule Switch   By Mark Schlueb, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Nov. 16 Some Orlando Utilities Commission customers may soon receive a holiday surprise in the mail -- a higher bill.      New Technologies/Markets     Scientists Seek New Energy Sources   Nov 18 - Associated Press In Canada's Northwest Territories, where the Mackenzie River empties into the Beaufort Sea, scientists are studying a vast deposit of frozen methane as a potential energy source.      Power Pricing/Supply     West Power Extends Losses on Holiday Loads, Ample Supply   Nov. 19 (Btu's Daily Power Report) Power continued trading at depressed levels today as market driving news only served to send the prices further into the basement. Special Offer from this Publisher!        Burnt Toast   Nov. 16 (Energy Market Report) California Republican lawmaker Doug Ose submitted a letter to FERC on Thursday demanding that the agency act on allegations of preferential treatment of the state?s power purchasing arm by its grid operator, the California Independent System Operator. Special Offer from this Publisher!       Transmission & Reliability     Government Attempts to Bring Forward Opening of Norte-Sul II Transmission Line   Nov 19, 2001 - FT World Media Abstracts via Comtex Brazil's mines and energy ministry is attempting to bringing forward the opening of the Norte-Sul II electricity transmission line from April 2003 to December 2002.      Power Projects     Environmental Justice Cited in Fight against Power Plant near Hillburn, N.Y.   By Candy J. Cooper, The Record, Hackensack, N.J., Nov. 19 Unlit cigarette in one hand, cordless telephone in the other, Roderick Perry receives guests under the maple trees in his back yard, the office he shares with occasional black bears and rattlesnakes.       MRCB unit to proceed with Sepang power plant - report   KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18, 2001 (AFX-Asia via COMTEX) --  Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) is expected to proceed with the construction of its 710 megawatts power project undertaken by its unit Sepang Power Sdn Bhd, The Edge reported, citing sources.       Florida Power Plans Additional Generating Capacity to Meet Future Needs   Nov 19, 2001 - PR Newswire As part of its commitment to meet the growing electricity needs of customers, Florida Power is taking steps to add approximately 500 megawatts of generating capacity in November 2005.      Legal     Enron delays closing Indian plant after creditors' legal action   BOMBAY, Nov 19, 2001 (AFX-Europe via COMTEX) --  Enron Corp's Indian subsidiary said it had to delay serving a final termination notice to close its power project in western Maharashtra state after local creditors filed legal action.       CalEnergy Sues SoCal Edison, Seeking $100M for Power Supplied in Crisis   Nov. 19 (Utility Spotlight) With the supply and wholesale price concerns of a year earlier now a distant memory, a small qualifying facility geothermal power generator sued Southern California Edison for $100 million last week with many counterpart QFs lending support. Special Offer from this Publisher!       Renewables     Suncor forms venture with Spanish wind power firm   CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 19 (Reuters) Suncor Energy Inc., Canada's second-biggest oil sands miner, said on Monday it had formed a joint venture with Spain's EHN Group to develop wind power projects in Canada.       Foreign firms to produce electricity from garbage in Mexico   Monterrey, Mexico, Nov 18, 2001 (EFE via COMTEX) --  Plans are underway to build an electricity generating plant in the northern city of Monterrey powered by gas generated from garbage, the government said Sunday.       Sugar Association Sees 6,000MW Generation Potential   Brazil, Nov 19, 2001 (BNamericas.com via COMTEX) --  Brazil has the potential to develop some 6,000MW in generation projects using sugar cane biomass, Sao Paulo sugar cane association (Unica) advisor Onorio Kitayama said.       Iberdrola, EHN, Suncor to jointly develop wind farms in Canada   MADRID, Nov 19, 2001 (AFX-Europe via COMTEX) --  Iberdrola SA said it and Energia Hidroelectrica de Navarra (EHN) through their affiliate North American Renewables Canada have formed a joint venture with Suncor Energy Inc to develop and operate windfarms in Canada.       The Sunday Times: United in Gbp200m 'Green' Scheme   Nov 19, 2001 - FT World Media Abstracts via Comtex British electricity provider United Utilities has announced plans to invest GBP200m in wind farms, hydroelectric plants, biomass projects, and landfill gas production in an effort to boost the UK's dependency on renewable energy to 10% by 2010, as mandated by the government.       Control Sought Over 2 Columbia Dams   Nov 18 - Columbian A rare challenge is under way for the right to operate two hydropower dams on the Columbia River, just upstream of prime salmon-spawning habitat in the Hanford Reach.       Rich Future Seen For Clean Energy In Northwest; Sun, Wind, Fuel Cells Will Provide Power, Study Predicts   Nov 19 - Seattle Post - Intelligencer Dot-coms are dwindling and The Boeing Co. is trimming, but Northwest residents should fear not - experts say the next big thing is just around the corner.       Hydropower station goes into operation on Paramushir   Nov 19 - ITAR - TASS News Wire The only hydropower station in the Sakhalin region, a small power station went into operation on the South Kurile island Paramushir, Tass learnt from the regional administration.       Research on new energy sources to be funded by Xcel Energy   MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 19 (News Release) Xcel Energy and the Renewable Development Fund board have selected 11 research projects for funding - phase two of the fund's first-year grants.       German windpower soon to surpass hydroelectricity, group says   Nov 19, 2001 - Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) Germany's wind power sector is on course to surpass the electrical output of hydroelectric facilities in the year 2003, the country's top alternative energy think tank said Monday.       Pawa Pledge to Buy Back Power   Nov 18, 2001 - Australasian Business Intelligence The Northern Territory Power & Water Authority (PAWA) has implemented a buy-back solar power policy in Alice Springs.      Energy Efficiency/Conservation     BPU Heads United Energy Conservation Offensive   Nov 19 - New Jersey Business Since last summer's threat of energy shortages, marked by California's rolling blackouts, the high price of natural gas - used by many power companies to generate electricity - and sky-rocketing gasoline prices, businesses and residents across the country have been thinking "conservatively" about their energy consumption.      People     Amusategui to Step Down As Chairman of Fenosa This Week   Nov 19, 2001 - FT World Media Abstracts via Comtex Jose Maria Amusategui, chairman of Spanish power utility Union Fenosa and former chairman of bank Santander Central Hispano (SCH), will this week step down as chairman of the power company.      Nuclear     FEATURE-Utah battles proposed nuclear dump   By Leonard Anderson, SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 18 (Reuters) The State of Utah is battling a group of energy companies that plans to build a dumping ground for radioactive nuclear waste on an American Indian reservation about an hour's drive from Salt Lake City.       Gov't to Urge Utilities to Ensure Nuclear Plant Safety   Nov 19, 2001 - Kyodo News The government will urge power companies to ensure the safety of nuclear power plants as part of its efforts to seek public support for its pro-nuclear energy policy, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda said Monday at a news conference.       De Palacio And Unesa Advocate Reopening Debate on Nuclear Power   Nov 19, 2001 - FT World Media Abstracts via Comtex The European Commission and Unesa, the Spanish electricity sector association, have openly acknowledged that the time is right to reopen the debate on a possible reactivation of nuclear energy.       International atomic watchdog to inspect Czech nuclear plant   Nov 19 - Associated Press An 11-member international group of nuclear experts launched a weeklong inspection of the troubled Temelin plant Monday, officials said.       MAINE YANKEE BUILDING IMPLODED SUCCESSFULLY   Nov 18 - Portland Press Herald With a thunderous blast that shook the earth for miles around, demolitionists set off 100 pounds of explosives Saturday to bring down most of the turbine building at the closed Maine Yankee nuclear power plant.      Financial     Congressman urges probe of Andersen on Enron   WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. Congressman has called for an investigation of Big Five accounting firm Arthur Andersen LLP in connection with its audits of Enron Corp. and Waste Management Inc., according to a letter released on Monday       Bonds to Finance Windmill Construction in Kennewick, Wash., Area   By John Stang, Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Wash., Nov. 16 Energy Northwest sold bonds this week to finance construction of 37 power-generating windmills south of Finley.       Employees' 401(k) Plans Sink with Enron   By Jeff Manning, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore., Nov. 16 Enron, the once-mighty energy giant, took millions of dollars of its employees' retirement savings down with it as it collapsed with shocking swiftness during the past month.       FUND SCORE-Utilities funds may lag in economic recovery   By Christopher Noble, BOSTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) Mutual funds that focus on utilities have posted average returns this year, but they may well fall behind more cyclical stocks as the economy recovers in the months ahead, a fund manager said on Monday.       TXU stock hit as UK sale promises profit drag   NEW YORK, Nov 19 (Reuters) - TXU Corp. shares dropped 8.5 percent in early trading on Monday after the Texas utility holding company disclosed the long-promised sale of its British power distribution network.      Financial - Results     Edison Int'l sees 2001 EPS of $1.27-$1.30   LOS ANGELES, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Edison International, the parent of financially troubled utility Southern California Edison, said on Monday it expected to report 2001 earnings of $1.27 to $1.30 a share, excluding one-time items.      International     RWE declines comment on Stoen stake bid report, interested in Polish market   ESSEN, Germany, Nov 19, 2001 (AFX-Europe via COMTEX) --  RWE AG said it is interested in the Polish energy market, but declined to comment on a newspaper report which said that it is bidding for a stake in Poland's energy company Stoen.       Brazil: Negotiations with energy distributors continue   Brazil, Nov 16, 2001 (Valor Economico/SABI via COMTEX) --  The financing that the BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social) will pay to Brazilian energy distribution companies to compensate for the losses they have incurred will be R$2.96bil, which signifies a recognition of losses of R$3.7bil, as the compensation is intended to cover 80% of the losses.       Major Meeting Scheduled For Energy Sector   By Ernest Ndunda, Nov 19, 2001 (The East African Standard/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) --  A major meeting for stakeholders in Kenya's energy sector is set for January 10 next year, to chart the way forward for the industry.       Why Basslink Is Good for Us   Nov 18, 2001 - Australasian Business Intelligence The $A500m electricity cable being planned to link Victoria and Tasmania will have numerous benefits.       Union Fenosa Plans to Invest Pta16.5bn in Panama Over The Next Decade   Nov 19, 2001 - FT World Media Abstracts via Comtex Empresa de Distribucion Electrica Metro-Oeste Chiriqui (Edemet-Edechi), the Panamanian subsidiary of Spanish electricity company Union Fenosa, has announced that it plans to invest some $90m (Pta16.56bn) in hydroelectric and wind energy projects over the next ten years.       Edf Still Considering Aneel Auctions   Nov 19, 2001 - South American Business Information EDF (Electricite de France), which controls the Rio de Janeiro energy company, Light, is still evaluating the profitability of the hydro projects to be auctioned by Aneel (Agencia Nacional de Energia Eletrica) at the end of November before deciding to compete in the auctions.       Ihi to Enter Electric Power Business   Nov 19, 2001 - Kyodo News Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co. (IHI) is considering a plan to enter the business of generating and selling electricity, IHI President Mototsugu Ito told a press conference Monday.       Usina Cerradinho to Invest R$22.2mil   Nov 19, 2001 - South American Business Information The Brazilian develpment bank BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social) is to provide the resources for energy power co-generating program of Usina Cerradinho Acucar e Alcool based at Catanduva, countryside of Sao Paulo state.       Brazil : EDP to Review Investment   Nov 19, 2001 - South American Business Information EDP (Eletricidade de Portugal) is to review the investment program outlined to Brazil, due to the energy power rationing program adopted by the government.       Support blow to pylon line campaigners   Nov 19 - Northern Echo A LONG-RUNNING campaign against a controversial 50-mile line of pylons across the region has suffered a set- back.       Italcementi to seek partner for energy ops, to build 4,000 MW new capacity   Nov 19 - AFX Italcementi SpA said it is spinning off its energy operations into a new company, called Italgen SpA, and is seeking an Italian or foreign partner from the energy sector.       Government Plans to Contract Some Nepa Districts to Private Sector   Nov 19, 2001 - Africa News Service THE federal government has announced a revenue circle management programme where some districts under the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) would be contracted out to the private sector.   [IMAGE]     Powered by Energy Central   ? 2001 CyberTech, Inc. All rights reserved.  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