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The UTILICON e-newsletter Welcome to this week's edition of the UTILICON e-newsletter, delivering the= =20 week's breaking news to customers, suppliers and professionals in the utili= ty=20 industry. Log on to view this weeks feature article by former New Zealand Prime=20 Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer as he discusses the changing political economy= =20 of regulation in New Zealand. Zoe Ayliffe, Editor Online Communications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --- ---------------------- __________________________________________________________________ BREAKING NEWS: ABS RELEASES FIGURES ON AUSTRALIA'S GREENHOUSE GASES The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released a snapshot of Australian= =20 energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4576&TCode=3DNW PRESS RELEASE: Treasurer Terry Mackenroth will address the 5th Annual Queensland Power=20 Conference (22-23 May 2001). For more information mailto:utilicon@terrapinn.com. http://www.utilicon.com.au/qldpower2001aus/ HOUSEHOLD POWER CHARGES TO RISE IN SA Household electricity charges in South Australia will rise by approximately= =20 2.9% from July 1, following a decision by the state regulator on a CPI=20 adjustment in line with the state's Electricity Pricing Order. http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4575&TCode=3DNW NEW TELECOM LINK BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND SE ASIA Telecom New Zealand, Cable & Wireless Optus, and Singapore Telecommunicatio= ns=20 have announced they are investigating a proposal to establish a=20 telecommunications cable system between Singapore & Sydney http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4579&TCode=3DNW UTILICON 2001 Convention & Exhibition 24 -26 July 2001, Melbourne Convention Centre, Australia ? Looking for a focused marketing channel that will generate a great ROI? ? Want to spend quality time with CEOs, CIOs and senior managers who decide= =20 what products or services to buy? Yes? Then make sure you call us today, because UTILICON is Asia-Pacific's= =20 largest market place for water, gas and energy professionals seeking the=20 latest technologies, products and services for managing utility businesses! http://www.utilicon.com.au/utilicon_au_2001/ Contact Sally de Swart NOW to discuss how we can help you meet your sales= =20 targets at UTILICON 2001! mailto:sally.deswart@terrapinn.com . INDUSTRY NEWS FIVE GAS PIPELINE PROPOSALS FOR SA http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4578&TCode=3DNW GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO BESLEY INQUIRY http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4557&TCode=3DNW VICTORIA COMMITS FUNDS TO TACKLE SALINITY WATER http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4561&TCode=3DNW ORIGIN CONFIRMS INVESTMENT IN NEW GENERATION http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4471&TCode=3DNW WHO CONFERENCE TOLD OF MURRAY'S PLIGHT http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4508&TCode=3DNW ANOTHER BIG GAS DEAL FOR THE NORTH WEST SHELF http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4559&TCode=3DNW C&W ANNOUNCE DIGITAL ISLAND ACQUISITION http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4523&TCode=3DNW ___________________________________________________________________________= ___ ______ FEATURE: NETWORK UTILITIES REGULATION IN NEW ZEALAND The Changing Political Economy of Regulation in New Zealand - Rt Hon Geoffr= ey=20 Palmer discusses. http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=3D11&;AID=3D4591&TCode=3DFT ________________________________________________________________ FOR YOUR DIARY: QUEENSLAND POWER 2001 LAST CHANCE! Don't let this marketing opportunity pass you by! Join key=20 industry players at the 5th Annual Queensland Power Conference, 21-23 May= =20 2001 at Sheraton Hotel and Towers. Let the Utility Forum do all the work-= =20 advertising, marketing, direct mail and on-line promotion. Sponsor and=20 Exhibit NOW=01(.join our Luncheon Sponsor Mincom and get noticed!! Invest= =20 Today, contact Michael Turnley Ph: +61 2 9210 5755 Fax: +61 2 9223 8216 mailto:michael.turnley@terrapinn.com WESTERN AUSTRALIA POWER 2001 (28-29 June 2001) It's all happening in WA!! While the gas industry awaits= =20 the outcome of Shell's bid to become THE big state player, Government=20 attempts to juggle its commitment to popular projects with the wider need t= o=20 boost growth in the sector. Green and renewable sources of energy, includi= ng=20 formative tidal and solar propositions, struggle for priority ratings=20 alongside the expansion of LPG and LNG processing. The largest state=20 certainly does not do things by half! Contact=20 mailto:michael.turnley@terrapinn.com http://www.utilicon.com.au/wapower2001aus/ UTILICON 2001 CONVENTION (co-locating National Power, National Gas and National Water Conferences,= =20 plus a B2B exhibition) 24-26 July 2001, Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne Australia Where is e-technology taking the utilities industry? Can the global=20 utilities experiment deliver its promise or is the sector facing a whole ne= w=20 set of challenges? What management strategies will work best in this=20 environment and where will companies find their core business? These are t= he=20 sorts of issues that need to be considered as companies reassess their role= s=20 and positions. UTILICON 2001, the region's only pan-utility event co-locat= es=20 the 3 leading utilities conferences and a B2B trade show. Contact=20 mailto:johanna.bayliss@terrapinn.com Program available at=20 http://www.utilicon.com.au/utilicon_au_2001/ 12th ANNUAL NATIONAL POWER CONFERENCE (part of UTILICON 2001) 24-26 July 2001, Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne Australia Whether it's developing a national capability in the evolving energy market= ,=20 pursuing strategies for electricity trading and risk management, or creatin= g=20 shareholder value by further restructuring to suit the market, energy=20 companies across the sector are striving to find the winning strategic=20 direction to place them ahead of the rest. A strategic and forward-looking= =20 plenary on Day One, plus 2 days of focused examination of electricity secto= r=20 developments. Contact mailto:johanna.bayliss@terrapinn.com Program availab= le=20 at http://www.utilicon.com.au/utilicon_au_2001/ 5th ANNUAL NATIONAL GAS CONFERENCE (part of UTILICON 2001) 24-26 July 2001, Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne Australia Current projections for world energy use show a promising future for natura= l=20 gas. With abundant reserves in Australia, natural gas has great potential= =20 being a cleaner form of energy; and is facing new challenges as national fu= ll=20 retail competition unfolds. Is your company ready to capture the golden=20 opportunities in the growing gas industry? Contact=20 mailto:kristin.fan@terrapinn.com, program available at:=20 http://www.utilicon.com.au/utilicon_au_2001/ 6th ANNUAL NATIONAL WATER CONFERENCE (part of UTILICON 2001) 24-26 July 2001, Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne Australia National Water is the only event that brings together the most respected=20 senior policy makers and industry leaders in Australia's water industry -= =20 focusing on key regulatory and strategic issues and real time case studies.= =20 If you attended last year, you must still remember the valuable discussion= =20 and enthusiasm among all participants. If you missed it last time, come th= is=20 year and be inspired! Featuring keynote speakers include: Hon John Olsen M= P,=20 Premier of South Australia and Michael Taylor, Secretary of Department of= =20 Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry & Chair of High Level Steering Committe= e=20 on Water. Contact mailto:kristin.fan@terrapinn.com, program available at:= =20 http://www.utilicon.com.au/utilicon_au_2001/ ENERGY RISK 2001 - THE 4TH ANNUAL ENERGY DERIVIATIVES CONFERENCE 29-31 October, Sydney Australia's premier annual hedging, pricing, trading and risk management=20 conference for the electricity and gas market. An executive level 2 day=20 conference & seminars, bringing together senior risk managers, energy trade= rs=20 and treasury managers and the most experienced analysts, brokers and advise= rs=20 from Australia and NZ's leading financial institutions. For sponsorship an= d=20 speaking opportunities: contact Edwina Vine on 9210 5775, or=20 mailto:edwina.vine@terrapinn.com Please forward any comments, queries or submissions to mailto:zoe.ayliffe@terrapinn.com We adhere to a "no spam" policy; if you wish to be deleted from this mailin= g=20 list, click here: http://www.utilicon.com.au/Tmpl/register.asp?ID=3D5&;CID= =3D11 , 2000 Terrapinn Pty Ltd =01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(=01= (=01(=01(=01(=01(=01(
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