Kern River 2003 Expansion Project

This project has been noticed by FERC (CP01-422). Adds 906,626 dth/day (845,500 Mcf) of capacity from Opal, WY to delivery points primarily in California. Service commencing 5/1/2003. Incremental rates and fuel. Seventeen shippers have signed 18 long-term agreements (10 or 15 years) and 95% has primary delivery points in California, mostly for existing and new power generation.

Any issues? Are we a shipper? Comments and interventions are due Aug. 29th. Since I will be in D.C. that week, need your input by Aug. 23rd.

We are downloading a copy of the filing (392 pages). Let me know if you would like a copy.