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Subject: Building Business Acumen


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Subject: daily firm on TW


The Commercial Group asked several weeks ago whether they can enter into  discount letters applicable to daily firm for as long as one year.
The  standard wording of the discount letter applicable to daily firm is such that  the discount is effective for as many one-day terms as the FTS-1 agreement  renews, but not beyond a specified date.
Typically TW enters into these  discount letters for a term of one month.
The marketers say that they were  once told that they could not make such a discount applicable for longer than  a 3-month term.
I see no basis for this limitation.
The term of the FTS-1  agreement is one day, renewable from day to day.
The discount is only  applicable for so long as the FTS-1 agreement renews.
If the FTS-1 agreement  does not renew, the discount is no longer applicable.
The basis for the  shipper's transportation rights is the FTS-1 agreement.
We are not  guaranteeing a shipper "daily" firm for longer than a one-day term.
The  discount letter merely states that, for so long as the FTS-1 agreement  renews, a particular discount applies, up to a certain cutoff date.
Does this make sense?
I realize you are swamped, but I need to get Steve an  answer so that the marketers know what is acceptable.
Drew and I have  discussed this and he is on board.
Thanks.
Subject: GIR testimony


Now that two settlement proposals and a motion to extend time have been  filed, there is no telling what the CPUC will do.
My recommendation is that  we play it safe and assume we will need to file testimony on April 17.
To  that end, it's time to review some basics.
In its July 8, 1999 decision, the Commission stated:  "We see reason to  pursue a change in protocol for receiving gas at Hector Road, even in the  short term.
If there are burdens that would unfairly fall upon Transwestern  customers is a window was established at Hector Road, we want to hear about  it in the next phase of the proceeding.
In addition, we seek specific  proposals as to how such an arrangement should be defined."
Accordingly, the testimony we file should explain:  1.
The unfair harm that could potentially befall TW customers if Hector Road  were established as a formal receipt point 2.
Our proposal for making Hector a formal receipt point by establishing  primary and secondary receipt points 3.
Why our proposal is fair and consistent with Commission policy (here we  might want to draw analogies to the interstate system and explain why that  works)  I will also have an opportunity to make legal and policy arguments in a brief  after testimony has been filed.
Let's discuss how best to go about drafting the testimony.
I think the best  thing to do would be to outline the testimony, then decide who is going to  say what.
I'm available after about 2:00 today.
Subject: I'm online


Rob, This is Jeff.
I'm with Susan in her office listening to the call.
Hey bud,  LANDMINE!
Look at the new SoCalGas language respecting the Edison/SDG&E  contract in Section 1.9.
Whadaythink?
Write back at this address!
Are you  going to raise the issue?
Subject: question


I hated to e-mail all of you but I honestly do not know how to handle the  attached which was forwarded to me, and thought one of you might.
Any  clues...please advise.
Thanks.
Lora Ellis@ECT
Subject: TW capacity on-line


In response to your inquiries about whether TW's tariff allows the format  posting, bidding and awarding of capacity in our EnronOnline proposal, here  is my 2 cents' worth.
The criteria for awarding capacity is found in the Right of First Refusal  section of TW's tariff (for some reason that's never been clear to me).
See  Section 13.A.
(Sheet No.
18):  "All available capacity shall be allocated  under these procedures, and Transporter will not maintain a firm  transportation queue."
The ROFR section does specify the posting and bidding  procedures (including a minimum one month period between posting and the bid  deadline -- See Section 13.D.)
but arguably these timelines only apply to the
Subject: PNM tech. conference


Phil Richardson and Sarah Tomalty of Dynegy say that they would probably  (i.e.
subject to management approval) withdraw their protest if we would  amend our proposed tariff language to limit the quantity of capacity we can  acquire from PNM to 20,000/day.
Their chief concern is to prevent TW from  becoming simply a broker for another pipeline's capacity (which has never  been our intention).
Lorraine is discussing this with Steve to see whether  this is something we could live with.
The Commission has expressed the same  concern in the past, so this might make them more comfortable with our  proposal too.
Comments?
let me know.
Subject: Capacity Options on TW


Attached is a preliminary draft of a filing for capacity options on  Transwestern.
The attachments include a filing letter, proposed tariff  language and a proposed form agreement.
Obviously there are still quite a few details to be worked out.
I am  distributing a draft at this early stage in hopes of initiating a dialogue  about the larger issues first.
A few that come to mind are whether we want  to commit to selling options online, how best to explain or justify the  option fee, and what specifically in the industry has changed such that FERC  should depart from existing policy and allow TW to essentially reserve future  capacity for shippers.
Please let me know your thoughts on these and any  other issues.
I would prefer to wait to discuss comments on wording, other conforming  changes to the tariff, and other comments concerning form until after we have  resolved the substantive issues.
Thanks.
Subject: message for Mary Darveaux


Mary, I finally was able to locate my copy of the Alternative Rates Policy  Statement and found the following language:  "A pipeline may file the numbered tariff sheet implementing the negotiated  rate at the time it intends the rate to    go into effect.
The Commission does not intend to suspend the  effectiveness of negotiated rate filings or    impose a refund obligation for those rates.
For these reasons, the  Commission will readily grant requests to    waive the 30 day notice requirement."
I think it might be fair to interpret the first sentence such that it's OK to  file on the same day.
This reinforces my belief that  our waiver language is fine as is.
Subject: Hi girls...


As it appears I will be living and breathing the 32nd floor of the Enron  building well through the first of the year, I've decided to break down and  try to maintain my friendships via email.
You all know me well enough to  know that this a huge step on my part ( I am not the world's best emailer).
Anyway, I feel like I'm out of touch with what's going on in your collective  lives and am thus missing out on some pretty wonderful, exciting and special  things.
So when and if any of you get a chance shoot me back a quick note  and let me know what's new in your life.
Love you guys,
Subject: Wow


Don't know when you'll get a chance to read this, but I must confess it made  me a bit teary eyed.
I didn't think he had it in him to be so eloquent.
As for New Year's Eve, I have to say I'm kind of with Kasey.
As much as I'd  love to see Gary P., I don't really want to risk the drive and I'm guessing  no one else does either.
Hope you had a good weekend and I'll talk to you soon.
Sue
Subject: 15 minutes of fame


Hey Darren,  Just thought I'd let you know that Billy Lemmons mentioned you by name in one  of the Analyst/Associate brown bag lunches.
He was talking about the Ag  Trading initiative and who spear-headed the effort (I think the other guy he  mentioned was Jay Fitzgerald).
Anyway, thought you'd like to now you're  definitely making a name for yourself around here.
Hope things are going  well with you.
Talk to you soon,  Susan
Subject: Basis Options


Marcelo,  Evidently, there has been some discussion regarding the use of Enpower for  Natural Gas basis options.
As a result I've been advised to hold off on any  meetings until further notice.
Thanks again for all of your help and I will  be in touch with you as soon as I know how we are going to progress.
Susan
Subject: I don't think we hit on this as a possibility...


So I met him for dinner Thursday night.
Nothing was discussed until we were  about to leave and I couldn't hold my tongue any longer.
Turns out he was  married before and may have some issues (pretty big ones in my opinion - case  in point, he's been divorced three years and, by his own admission, has dated  quite a bit in the interim but nothing that has lasted longer than 2 mos.
-  sounds like a pattern to me).
We'll talk more later, sscott5
Subject: Exotic Basis Options


Greg,  Sorry it took me so long to get this to you ( the perils of bid-week).
Call me if you need anything else.
Susan
Subject: Analyst Program changes


Gwen,  Dolores Muzzy gave me your name as a contact for information regarding the  redesigned Analyst/Associate programs.
I am currently half-way through my  second rotation with the Analyst program and was hoping to get a better idea  of the different opportunities available to me upon completion of my current  rotation.
Although six months seems like a fair amount of time to plan my  next move, I know how quickly it will pass and do not want to find myself  uncertain as to what action to take to insure that I am heading in the right  direction to meet my current goals.
I would appreciate the opportunity to  meet with you and discuss the aforementioned topics at your earliest  convenience.
If there is another individual you feel would be a better  contact for me at this point I would be happy to meet with them as well.
Thank you,
Subject: GIR settlement discussions -- Transwestern Pipeline Company's  comments


Parties represented at an informal meeting after the February 7, 2000  prehearing conference discussed circulating redlined versions of the CAC  settlement proposal as a point of departure for further settlement  conferences.
Transwestern Pipeline Company submits the following comments in  lieu of a redlined document.
Transwestern fully supports the CAC's proposal of a path-defined receipt  point structure that would define primary and secondary rights at receipt  points on the SoCalGas system.
Not only does the proposal satisfy the  Commission's requirement that Hector Road be established as a formal receipt  point, it is also consistent with open and non-discriminatory access and use  of the SoCalGas system, and will help provide a reasonable degree of  certainty so that all market participants can more effectively plan gas  transportation.
CAC's proposed receipt point principles ensure that no  upstream transportation provider will unduly be denied access to SoCal's  system.
Transwestern believes that the parties may still need to address certain  details regarding implementation of the receipt point proposal that have not  been fully described in the CAC document.
To this end, Transwestern proposes  that implementation of the receipt point proposal be included on the agenda  for the upcoming all-party settlement discussions.
Transwestern looks  forward to a constructive discussion of the proposal and is confident that  the parties will be able to agree on a plan for implementation.
Subject: this weekend!


Read it and weep...Just let me know if you want me to bring some sand back  with me in case you don't make it out there this weekend.
I'm thinking I may  need to get Julie to hook me up with a job like hers...if it will allow me to  live like we're evidently going to this weekend.
Shorty
Subject: Steak Night


Yes...I am a true Longhorn.
I think that's why I like Steak Night so much.
I mean how can you beat sitting on a deck, drinking a beer and solving the  words problems (OK., 2 out of 3 ain't bad).
Anyway, Wednesday night sounds  good to me, although, given how work has been going lately I doubt I'll be  able to get there before 7:30.
Just do me a favour and forewarn Pat that  Emily may be attending so he can prepare properly (I don't want any  bloodshed).
I think a couple co-workers are also planning on coming so it  should a good group.
Susan
Subject: Monte


I have purchased 4 tickets to Saturday night's show.
Maybe we can all go out  to dinner before-hand or I wouldn't mind having everyone over to my place for  a little wine and food?
Also, I don't think I can make this week's Tasters  dinner because my old group is having a belated going away happy hour in  honour of me.
PARTAY!!
!
Subject: El Paso Proceeding


Donna Fulton is planning on attending the technical conference in the  Amoco/Burlington complaint proceeding on El Paso's allocation procedures.
She has asked that we let her know, if possible, what particular issues we  are interested in, as this will help her prepare for the conference.
Please  let me know if you have any comments in this regard.
One caveat:  the technical conference is for "interested parties" only, and  since TW is not an intervenor Donna is subject to being kicked out of the  conf.
if El Paso does not want TW represented there.
ENA will probably be  sending a representative so at the very least we can probably get some  intelligence from them.
Subject: I am weary


So Burton hits me with "I hear you drink like a fish.
Supposedly you were  slamming them back last night."
When I asked where he garnered such  information he told me "From our friend on 28."
I promptly sent the  following message "Nice...so do you inform everyone you come in contact with  that I drink like a fish?"
Result, no response to me but he called Burton to  lambast him for ratting him out.
And the eternal question remains, if no  longer interested why care so much?
Subject: Have you written for the list yet?


Hey, just wondering how your weekend of golf went.
Wouldn't want to be  accused of cutting off contact again.
P.S.
-- I got a very interesting response from Plauche following the mass
Subject: so ya wanna be a FERC lawyer, Part II


Part II:  FERC Writing Handbook  1.
"WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED" adds a note of authority to your  pleadings.
In fact, some administrative law judges will throw your pleading  into the special incinerator marked "Nonconforming Pleadings" (located on the  west side of the FERC building) unless such language is present.
2.
Pronouns should be used sparingly, if at all.
With few exceptions,  parties must always be named to avoid confusion, even if it means the name of  the party will appear several times in one sentence.
3.
The verb "request" may not be used without the word "to."
Example:   "Pipeline X respectfully requests the Commission to grant its motion."
4.
"In regards to" or "vis-a-via" sound more intelligent than "about" or  "concerning."
5.
If you are not sure you've conveyed an important point effectively,  repeat the statement verbatim at various other points in your pleading for  emphasis.
Additionally, repeating a contractual provision several times in a  contract will give your client greater rights than if you only include the  provision once.
6.
Always recite the entire history of the proceeding in your pleading  before stating the purpose of your pleading.
No FERC staffer ever remembers  what happens, and the added pages will make your pleading really impressive.
7.
When in doubt, insert more commas.
Subject: TAG 40700


Hey Guys - Well, I had to learn some Cod Scheduling fast this afternoon, (we really do need to exchange new cell phone numbers :-)).
Anyway, tag #40700 was incorrect and BPA called about 3:45.
I cancelled that tag and replaced it with tag #40716 I hope what I did was okay, let me know if I should have done it differently.
On the NW sheet that tag number is highlighted in yellow in case there is a problem.
I assume the something needs to be corrected in the preschedule workspace, but I don't know what it is, so I will leave it to Cara or Donald to explain it to me in the morning.
Thanks again, Serena
Subject: Transfer of Funds for Corp, morgan stanley account


Sara, Thanks for your suggested changes.
I left the commercial support requirement on the account because I think it is a good control.
However, if you do want to remove this requirement because of shrinking staffs,  I am okay with that.
Please change as required, initial and circulate for signatures.
Thanks.
Sheila
Subject: gas Counterparties


Please check on:  Metromedia Energy, Inc.
The Energy Authority Inc.  Also, can you verify that the following are current on financial payments:  Niagra Mohawk Energy Marketing Inc. Energy Production Corp.
Rising Star Energy LLC  Thanks and have a great holiday!
Subject: Computer Virus


There are several new computer viruses that are spreading rapidly on the internet.
The viruses target Windows computer users and arrives in e-mails with various subject lines like "Fwd:Peace BeTweeN AmeriCa and IsLaM!"
The messages also contain attachments that can be directly executed by clicking on the attachment.
The most prevalent virus has an attachment named wtc.exe.
If you ever get an email with an attachment that has an executable file, you should never launch the attachment.
At Enron, these file types are blocked automatically from entering our environment.
However, if you would connect to an external email service (i.e.
Hotmail, AOL, Yahoo, etc) while using an Enron computer or attached to the Enron network, you could infect our internal computing systems.
If you do, the virus could cause significant issues and prevent some of our systems from working effectively.
If you ever get an email that you are not sure about, simply delete the email and contact your resolution center to let them know how you obtained the message.
It is much better to be safe than sorry as we will be able to track down the origin of the virus in the Enron Network.
Thank you.
Subject: Updated Spreadsheet for Pricing Disruption


See attached copy of updated spreadsheet.
Approx.
79 counterparties have signed the letters.
I have included comments received from various counterparties to show where negotiations need to take place.
Let me know if there are any questions.
Kim Theriot
Subject: revised forward confirm


Clint,  Per our discussions, we need to agree to some modifications to the confirmation this week in order to proceed with the roll.
These modifications involve making sure we can receive the cash due to us if you net share settle, and should not impact your accounting for the transactions.
This clauses are standard - I'm not sure how they got dropped from the confirmation.
Here is a blackline version of the confirm: <<Enron confirm blackline 9-26-01.doc>>  Best regards,
Subject: Updated Spreadsheet for Market Disruption Letters


Attached is an updated spreadsheet for your review.
The second tab in the worksheet shows the the number of trades by counterparty, by product, that are affected by the letters we have sent.
We have received approx.
12 signed letters today.
Note:  Yesterday, Berry Petroleum was wanting to negotiate.
Today they signed the letter as it stands with no changes.
Also, see note on Newton Financial Corporation.
I will send Newton a copy of their confirmation as they are requesting.
I will also forward copies of their response letter to you as well as legal.
Call with any questions.
Kim Theriot x.
31771
Subject: Consolidated Edison Company of New York / Enron North America Corp  - Proposed Credit Terms


Please review the following proposed outline of the credit lines for the proposed ISDA.
Collateral Threshold (tied to S&P and Moody ratings, lower of):	  	 					ConEd		Enron 	A+/A1 and above		$75,000,000	$60,000,000 	A, A-, A2, or A3			$60,000,000	$55,000,000 	BBB+, BBB, Baa1 or Baa2	$25,000,000	$50,000,000 	BBB- or Baa3			$5,000,000	$15,000,000 	Below BBB- or Baa3		$0		$0  I am trying to set parameters which give ConEd the credit that it deserves as an A+ regulated utility and Enron the credit it warrants as a BBB+ energy marketer.
Given the different business profiles of our companies, I don't believe that the application of parity should be practiced with regards to setting credit lines.
I think you would agree to this approach when looking at other market players, such as banks, municipalities, etc.
I hope we can come to agreement on the proposed credit lines, so that we can proceed with the negotiations of the ISDA.
Please call or reply with any comments or questions.
Regards,
Subject: West LB


Sara,  I had mentioned that I thought West LB was missing a few trades, but everything now appears to be o.k.
I double checked the spreadsheet they sent, and the extra trades we have actually cancel one another out.
What we now need from West LB is their settlement amount and valuation methodology.
Thanks!
Subject: Bear Stearns Payable to ENA for $159,022


Sara, ENA does not have a big balance with BS.
I am taking a look at Enron Credit and will let you know.
sg  Bear Stearns						 Balances and positions as of 11/30/01						 						 						 Enron North America	Cash Balances		Positions			 						 						 102-06157-1-0	                       -   		750,000	Shares	Kafus Industries, delisted on Canadian Dealing network, ceased trading on 1/18/2001	 102-06157-2-8	                    6.78 	USD				 102-06159-1-8	      (2,226,347.38)	CAD				 102-06159-2-6	       2,226,347.38 	CAD				 102-06159-1-8	       1,407,299.23 	USD				 102-06159.2.-6	      (1,249,889.52)	USD				  102-06179-2-2 	              1,606.37 	USD				 		USD				 						 	          159,022.86 	payable to Enron  North America
Subject: Phone Tag


Sorry to miss you just now - I seem to have gotten lost in your voicemail system as well.
I am pretty much tied up this afternoon and out on Monday.
Can we try to talk first thing Tuesday morning?
Regards.