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Alliant Energy extends ownership options for Riverside modernization project

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant Energy's Wisconsin utility has negotiated agreements with neighboring utilities and electric cooperatives that provide partial ownership options for its proposed Riverside Energy Center modernization project near Beloit, Wis. The options represent an opportunity for Alliant Energy's partners to benefit from this cost-effective, advanced-performing natural gas facility.    The company has extended partial ownership options to wholesale [Read more]

Oasis to Announce Fourth Quarter and Year End 2015 Results and Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences

HOUSTON, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE: OAS) ("Oasis" or the "Company") plans to announce its fourth quarter and year end 2015 financial and operational results on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 after the close of trading on the NYSE. Additionally, the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss financial and operational results for the quarter. Investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to [Read more]

Florida Southeast Connection project receives key FERC approval

JUNO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southeast Connection, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), today announced that it has received a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to construct and operate a proposed underground pipeline to transport natural gas to southern Florida. The pipeline facilities will help ensure Florida maintains access to clean, affordable U.S.-produced natural gas [Read more]

Sabal Trail Transmission Project Receives FERC Certificate

LAKE MARY, Fla., Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC, a joint venture of Spectra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: SEP), NextEra Energy, Inc., and Duke Energy, received a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to construct and operate the Sabal Trail interstate natural gas pipeline project. This approval authorizes Sabal Trail, subject to certain conditions, to proceed with final preparations to commence construction [Read more]

Chesapeake Energy Corporation Provides 2015 Fourth Quarter And Year-End Financial And Operational Results Conference Call Information

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake has scheduled to release its 2015 fourth quarter and year-end operational update and financial results before market open on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. A conference call to discuss the results has been scheduled for the same day at 9:00 am EST. The telephone number to access the conference call is 785-424-1666 or toll-free 877-876-9177. The passcode for the call is 7678649. The number to access the conference call replay is 719-457-0820 [Read more]

The Laclede Group Reports First Quarter Results

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laclede Group, Inc. (NYSE: LG) ("Company" or "Laclede") today reported operating results for its fiscal 2016 first quarter ended December 31, 2015. Highlights include: Net economic earnings* of $1.04 per diluted share, with comparable GAAP earnings of $1.08 per share Gas Utility earnings essentially equal to prior year despite unseasonably warm weather   On target for net economic earnings per share of $3.34 to $3.44 for the full fiscal year "We [Read more]

Spectra Energy Partners Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2015 Results

HOUSTON, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- 2015 Year-End Highlights: 2015 distributable cash flow in excess of $1.2 billion; strong distribution coverage ratio of 1.2x, exceeding forecast of 1.1x Natural gas expansion projects and crude transportation pipelines drove 2015 ongoing EBITDA growth of 14.7% 33rd consecutive quarterly cash distribution increase Approximately $700 million in growth projects placed into service Spectra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: SEP) today reported fourth quarter [Read more]

Spectra Energy Partners Announces 33rd Consecutive Quarterly Cash Distribution Increase

HOUSTON, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: SEP) announced that the board of directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution to unitholders of $0.63875 per unit, an increase of 1.25 cents over the previous level of $0.62625 per unit. This is the 33rd consecutive quarter that Spectra Energy Partners has increased its quarterly cash distribution. The cash distribution is payable on February 26, 2016, to unitholders of record at the close of [Read more]

Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for January 2016

HOUSTON, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ: PTEN) today reported that for the month of January 2016, the Company had an average of 78 drilling rigs operating in the United States and four rigs in Canada.  Average drilling rigs operating reported in the Company's monthly announcements represent the average number of the Company's drilling rigs that were operating under a drilling contract.  The Company cautioned that numerous factors in addition to average drilling [Read more]

Enerplus Completes Sale of Canadian Natural Gas Assets

CALGARY, Feb. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - Enerplus Corporation ("Enerplus" or the "Company") (TSX & NYSE: ERF) has completed one of the divestments announced January 11, 2016 of certain Canadian natural gas properties for cash proceeds of approximately $183 million, before closing adjustments. Proceeds from this transaction were used to reduce the Company's outstanding indebtedness providing additional financial flexibility. Production from the properties divested under this transaction was expected [Read more]