FERC delays decision on Iroquois Gas Pipeline amid Permian opposition
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted 3-1 to postpone action on the 364.4 mile Iroquois Gas Pipeline. An administrative law judge will hold hearings within 45 days, with final decision expected in late November. Midland producer King Hughes urged rejection citing impact on Permian Basin producers and domestic gas markets.
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Tamara Young- Allen
Washington, D.C
King Hughes
Midland
Hughes
Young-Allen
Elizabeth Moler
Commission
Utah
Martin Allday
Short
New York
Mario Cuomo
At. Hu
Permian
OPEC to meet amid Iraq price dispute and border tensions
OPEC nations plan a mid year conference amid Iraqi anger over oil prices and claims Kuwait and the UAE exceed quotas. Saddam Hussein threatens military action while UAE oil minister says output restraint may support a higher target price of 18 dollars per barrel.
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Kuwait
United Arab Emirates
Saddam Hussein
Mana Saeed Otaiba
Iraq and Kuwait to hold direct talks this weekend
Iraq and Kuwait will conduct direct talks to resolve a land and oil dispute amid tensions. Saddam Hussein summoned the US ambassador for talks as Kuwait faced Iraqi demands including compensation, loan write offs, and a border air corridor, with threats of military action if terms are unmet.
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Iraq
Kuwait
Egypt
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Maggie Glaspie
Saddam
Hosni Mubarak II
Ila
Demographic panel heard from hopeful and wary Odessa panel
An audience representing Odessa minority groups voiced concerns as a joint task force from Odessa College Ector County ISD and Ector County Hospital District discussed selecting a nine member body. NAACP president Gene Collins questioned the value of the study noting that districts already show unequal representation.
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Se Teer Fae
Les Odessa College
Ector County Independent
Ector County
Gene Collins
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Odessa College
I Poe
Texas seeks Pecos River water despite ongoing drought
New Mexico water officials warn drought could leave West Texas dry as Texas presses compliance with a 1988 Supreme Court order. Texas claims New Mexico owes Texas water and dollars under the 1949 Pecos River Compact, with $14 million paid through March as dispositions from the 1974 suit unfold.
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Pecos
Austin
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Santa Fe
Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
Paul Elliot
Sega
Big Bend flooded by heavy desert rain in Brewster County
In Brewster County a strong downpour swelled streams and flooded areas, surprising residents. Harris, tied to a rafting tour operator, notes rainfall will bring blooms to flowers and cacti in the fall, signaling hopeful spring and summer aftermath. Bend/2A indicates continuation.
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Stee Sivacanes
Ingua
Brewster County
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