The UTILICON E-Newsletter
Issue 11,  Friday 1 December 2000
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Don,t miss UTILICON New Zealand!
The biggest pan-utility conference and
exhibition in the region. Register online now:
http://www.utilicon.com.au/utilicon_nz_2001/

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Welcome to this week,s edition of the UTILICON
E-Newsletter.  Log on to view this week,s feature article
as NEMMCO presents new information on the Victorian
and South Australian Electricity Supply Situation for the
2000/2001 Summer.

If you wish to cancel your free subscription, please see
instructions at the end of this e-newsletter.

Zoe Ayliffe, Editor On-line Communications

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BREAKING NEWS:

$50 MILLION WATER SAVING PROGRAM IN NSW
NSW is to have a $50 million Demand Management program
to reduce water consumption.
http://www.utilicon.com.au/start.asp?NID=2684

MARKET TAKES FRIGHT AT RESIGNATION
Telstra shares fell 26 cents to $6.42 Wednesday after it was announced that 
the corporation,s chief financial officer Paul Rizzo is resigning after seven 
years.
http://www.utilicon.com.au/start.asp?NID=2687

NECA LAUNCHES ANOTHER MARKET INVESTIGATION
NECA has launched an investigation into the events of Monday 27 November when 
prices in South Australia reached $2,305/MHZ.
http://www.utilicon.com.au/start.asp?NID=2689

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INDUSTRY NEWS:

MEDIA CONCERN OVER POWER SUPPLY EASED
Major Victorian base load generator, the 2000MW Loy Yang
Power says one of the two generating units which has been out of action since 
Sunday has returned to service.
http://www.utilicon.com.au/start.asp?NID=2659

WOODSIDE DIRECTORS REJECT SHELL TAKEOVER
The independent directors of Woodside Petroleum Ltd have
rejected the takeover offer of Shell Australia as inadequate.
http://www.utilicon.com.au/start.asp?NID=2661

COP6 GREENHOUSE TALKS DOOMED TO FAIL SAYS HILL
Environment Minister Robert Hill says there was just too much work undone 
prior to the failed COP6 climate change convention in the Hague for it to 
succeed.
http://www.utilicon.com.au/start.asp?NID=2632

TELECOM AUCTION COMPLETE, NOW THE NEXT
The Australian Communications Authority has announced the completion of the 
27 GHz spectrum auction.
http://www.utilicon.com.au/start.asp?NID=2663

DROUGHT EASES IN VICTORIA AS NSW FLOODS
While a large part of NSW suffered flooding last week,
Victoria has enjoyed an easing of that state,s water shortages.
http://www.utilicon.com.au/start.asp?NID=2628

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FEATURE:
VICTORIAN AND SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY SITUATION FOR THE 2000/2001 SUMMER
NEMMCO presents new information on the projected electricity
supply situation for Victoria & South Australia.
http://www.utilicon.com.au/start.asp?NID=2630


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UPCOMING EVENTS

CONFERENCES

VICTORIA POWER
The programme is finalised for Victoria Power )
the annual summit on emerging opportunities and
major challenges facing energy market players.
If you wish to sponsor this event contact Tina Hall
before time runs out: mailto:tina.hall@terrapinn.com
http://www.utilicon.com.au/vicpower2001aus/

SUB-SAHARAN POWER 2001
Gain global insight into the International energy market reform by attending 
the 3rd Annual Sub-Saharan Power Conference. From the 20-22 February 2001 at 
the VW Conference Centre, Johannesburg South Africa.  For more information 
contact mailto:sean.kelly@terrapinn.com or visit: 
http://www.terrapinn.co.za/conference/E777/

ASIA POWER 2001
Amidst the economic and social impact of the aftermath of the Asian crisis, 
Asia Power 2001 is a timely event that demands the attention of all players 
and suppliers in Asia,s booming Power sector.  Asia Power 2001 will bring you 
the most up to date regional developments in the key power markets in Asia, 
Korea, India, Malaysia,  Indonesia, Philippines, China, Taiwan and Thailand. 
For more information mailto:lydia.sebastien@terrapinn.com
http://www.aicworldwide.com/brands/asiapower2001/index.htm

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CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITIONS

UTILICON New Zealand 2001
With a high level plenary and three tightly focused industry streams, the key 
decision-makers from the electricity, water, oil and gas  industries will be 
at UTILICON NZ, 12-14 March 2001, Auckland.  For more information contact 
mailto:michael.turnley@terrapinn.com
http://www.utilicon.com.au/utilicon_nz_2001/

UTILICON Australia 2001
Featuring a plenary focussing on issues common to electricity, gas  and water 
industries, this key utilities event encompasses the 12th  Annual National 
Power, 6th Annual National Water, 5th Annual National Gas conferences plus a 
tradeshow of over 60 exhibitors. UTILICON 2001 is the largest convention of 
its kind in the region. 24-26 July 2001 at the Melbourne Convention Centre.  
For more information contact: mailto:michael.turnley@terrapinn.com
http://www.utilicon.com.au/utilicon_au_2001/

CABLING WORLD Australia 2001
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, 4 - 6 June 2001 - the inaugural 
conference and exhibition dedicated to Australia's booming network  
communications and cabling infrastructure market. A highly focused three-day 
programme covering all the major issues for cabling industry professionals. 
For more information contact - mailto:megan.mcgill@terrapinn.com
http://www.cabling-world.com/cabling_AUS2001

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OTHER FUTURE EVENTS

Watch this space for further details on:

* Tasmania Power
* Queensland Power
* Cabling World 2001

For more information contact mailto:tina.hall@terrapinn.com

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