Natural gas prices at an all-time high Jun 10, 2008
Keith Poston, a spokesman for AGL Resources, parent of Atlanta Gas Light and Georgia Natural Gas, said wholesale gas prices are up 118 percent over last summer. "It's not shaping up to be a good year right now," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Ga. 100 quiz May 31, 2008
How well do you know these top Georgia companies. How well do you know these top Georgia companies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
AGL foes' stance based on emotion May 23, 2008
AGL Resources currently stores natural gas in deep salt caverns beneath Lake Peigneur and provides it when demand is highest. There has been vocal opposition to AGL Resources and their plans to extend their operations. (New Iberia, LA)
Talking about expansion May 10, 2008
Richard Hyde of AGL Resources says being a neighbor is important for his company. Hyde, senior director of governmental affairs for AGL, spoke to the New Iberia Kiwanis Club at its luncheon meeting Thursday. (New Iberia, LA)
Peigneur bill going to Senate May 8, 2008
Atlanta-based AGL Resources owns and operates the natural gas facility at Jefferson Island ... AGL Resources proposes using over 5 million gallons a day ... Keith Poston, corporate communications manager for AGL Resources, used terrible as a descriptive phrase for the bill. (New Iberia, LA)
Bobby Jones golf course neighbors fight Beltline May 6, 2008
The proposed stretch, which goes through Atlanta Memorial Park and Bobby Jones golf course, is expected to be discussed at a Beltline community planning meeting at 6:30 tonight at the AGL Resources building, 10 Peachtree Place in Midtown. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Test your news knowledge! May 3, 2008
Test your knowledge of current events. Where did a great white shark kill a swimmer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
PSC vs. GAS MARKETERS: Newspaper's coverage not fair Apr 9, 2008
The article highlights a hockey game I recently attended with the new CEO of AGL Resources, but the reporter ignores information given that Baker recently dined with the same CEO while this very case was being heard. This is not fair coverage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
A Paycheck From The Power Company Apr 7, 2008
AGL Resources (nyse: - - ), a natural-gas distributor on the East Coast, operates six utilities in states from Florida to New Jersey, as well as Tennessee, serving about 2. 3 million customers. (Forbes)
AGL, lake group at odds still Apr 3, 2008
AGL Resources Jefferson Island Hub and Storage facility at Lake Peigneur remains mired in legal controversy following a recent inspection ... Crowley takes issue with the three-minute timeframe for the Jan. 29 incident presented by AGL Resources, citing phone records from area residents to police during the incident that indicate the incident lasted longer ... AGL Resources also is petitioning the state of Louisiana to keep its brining lease, or lease to mine salt, at the Jefferson Island... (New Iberia, LA)
Atlanta Gas Light rates likely to rise in 2010 Apr 3, 2008
Executives of AGL Resources told analysts at a meeting in New York that the company will file a request with the state Public Service Commission in November 2009 to change rates the following year. If approved, the new rates would take effect in May. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gas firms wined, dined regulators Apr 1, 2008
The first was with Terry Hobbs, a lobbyist for SCANA, and the second was with Bryan Batson, AGL Resources' senior vice president for external affairs ... Wise and Everett received more than $31,200 in campaign contributions from lobbyists, lawyers and employees from SCANA, AGL Resources and GNG. SCANA representatives have also contributed more than $12,000 to PSC Commission Chairman Doug Eaton's election campaign. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DNR report: Not a threat Mar 31, 2008
In a letter to Iberia Parish President Ernest Freyou, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Commis-sioner of Conservation James H. Welsh discussed the findings from the March 18 inspection of the Jefferson Island storage and hub facility, which is owned and operated by Atlanta-based AGL Resources ... Keith Poston, managing director of corporate communications at AGL Resources, said he was pleased with the report s findings, affirming the three-minute timeframe of the incident as determined... (New Iberia, LA)
DNR: Lake Peigneur gas release safe Mar 31, 2008
The release occurred on Jan. 29 after a power outage at the Jefferson Island Storage and Hub facility, which is owned and operated by AGL Resources ... "Even if it lasted 20 minutes, there was still no risk to the public," said Keith Poston, a spokesman for AGL Resources. (The Advocate)
AGL Resources to Webcast 2008 Analyst Meeting Mar 29, 2008
ATLANTA, March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: ATG) will webcast its 2008 analyst meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to noon EDT in New York City ... The webcast will be archived for replay on the AGL Resources Web site for 30 days ... About AGL Resources AGL Resources (NYSE: ), an Atlanta-based energy services company, serves more than 2. (PR Newswire)
AT&T wins United Way contribution race by a nose Mar 27, 2008
06 million; and AGL Resources, $1. 06 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
AGL Resources chairman's compensation trimmed in '07 Mar 20, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Lake probe starts Mar 19, 2008
U.S. Department of Transportation representatives will accompany state Department of Natural Resources Office of Pipeline Safety officials on an inspection of the natural gas facility at Jefferson Island, owned and run by Atlanta-based AGL Resources ... Also at issue is AGL Resources intention to withdraw 5 ... Keith Poston, managing director of corporate communications at AGL Resources, said his company has the utmost confidence in it s internal safety measures and welcomes any review of the... (New Iberia, LA)
Buckhead condo will have individual gas meters Mar 1, 2008
HOT FACTS ABOUT GAS 300: Length in feet of the vertical gas main at Mezzo 15: Maximum time in minutes that will be spent reading gas meters in high-rise condo building 5,000: The number of potential new customers if AGL provides gas service to 17 future condo buildings 90: The percentage of natural gas used as energy and not lost 4: The percentage increase in a home's value if it has gas 9: out of 10 chefs prefer natural gas over electricity, the American Gas Association saysSource: AGL... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Panel asks for probe Feb 22, 2008
That includes the explanation given by Jim Pitts of Atlanta-based AGL Resources, the natural gas provider that operates the Jefferson Island Storage facility, as well as testimonials from Lake Peigneur area residents regarding their experience during the Jan. 29 incident ... Keith Poston is managing director of corporate communications at AGL Resources. (New Iberia, LA)
Generous Seattle-based exec keeps ties to Atlanta Feb 21, 2008
But before she took that job, she was CEO of AGL Resources and one of the top business leaders in Georgia. She was involved in a host of civic organizations, including Metro Atlanta's United Way, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Push to prohibit projects Feb 19, 2008
In October 2005, AGL Resources, an Atlanta, Ga ... Keith Poston is managing director of corporate communications at AGL Resources. (New Iberia, LA)
AGL Resources' profit down 1% Feb 8, 2008
AGL Resources' profit down 1 ... "Each of our business units performed well throughout the year from an operations standpoint," said John W. Somerhalder II, AGL Resources chairman, president and CEO. "However, the lack of volatility in the natural gas market during the year resulted in our wholesale services' margins being lower than we anticipated. The lower wholesale results were substantially offset by strong performances year-over-year in each of our other three operating segments.". (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
AGL Resources Reports 2007 Earnings Results Feb 7, 2008
ATLANTA, Feb. 7 /CNW/ -- AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: ATG) today reported fiscal 2007 net income of $211 million, or $2 ... "Each of our business units performed well throughout the year from an operations standpoint," said John W. Somerhalder II, AGL Resources' chairman, president and chief executive officer ... AGL Resources also announced that its board of directors approved an increase of $0. (Canada Newswire)
Atlanta's United Way surpasses $81 million goal Feb 7, 2008
AGL Resources also crossed over the million-dollar mark for the first time. Enterprise Rent-A-Car had its third year of double-digit growth going from $101,265 three years ago to $600,405 this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
AGL profits slip Feb 7, 2008
AGL Resources Inc. reported Thursday a $1 million dip in profits for 2007 compared to the year before ... "Each of our business units performed well throughout the year from an operations standpoint," said John W. Somerhalder II, AGL Resources' chairman, president and chief executive officer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Daily Briefing Feb 6, 2008
Reynolds is the former CEO of AGL Resources. Earnings stout at CME Group. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Shrimp not the cause of bubbles Feb 5, 2008
The bubbling began as an Atlanta-based company, AGL Resources, pursued plans to build two natural gas storage caverns in the salt dome beneath the lake. The company already operates two such caverns at the lake, and residents have pointed to those as a possible cause of the bubbling. (KSLA.com, LA)
Beefed-up state chamber aims to influence policy Jan 17, 2008
Interestingly, Sitherwood's former boss, Paula Rosput Reynolds, would have been the first female chair, but she left AGL Resources to become CEO of Seattle-based Safeco and had to withdraw her name from the lineup. The 2012 chairman will be Doug Carter, president of Don Carter Realty in Gainesville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Controversy bubbles up again after USGS testing Dec 27, 2007
Recent test results at Lake Peigneur have sparked renewed controversy between AGL Resources and the Save Lake Peigneur group. According to the U.S. Geological Survey information from AGL Resources, gas bubbling up from the lake contains 70 percent methane and 6 percent oxygen ... Every test conducted by the state and federal agencies, as well as our own company, continue to show that there is absolutely no connection between our operations and the reported bubbling, said Jack Holt, the AGL... (New Iberia, LA)
AGL Resources: No chance of explosion from Lake Peigneur bubbles Dec 23, 2007
The statement is a response to comments by Nara Crowley, vice president of the group trying to stop AGL Resources LLC of Atlanta from doubling its caverns. Crowley said Friday that tests by the U.S. Geological Survey indicate that the bubbles are explosive but apparently natural. (KSLA.com, LA)
Program could revitalize some city neighborhoods Dec 19, 2007
The GICH is partially funded by the Georgia Power Co., the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development, and the AGL Resources Foundation and is supported by the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation through in-kind services. Classifieds. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Group differs on site Dec 15, 2007
The site was created by Jefferson Island Storage and Hub, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based AGL Resources. It is supposed to educate people about AGL Resources plans to expand its natural gas storage facility in the salt dome beneath Lake Peigneur ... They (AGL Resources) are very clever, said Nara Crowley, president of Save Lake Peigneur. (New Iberia, LA)
AT&T helps Tour de Georgia get off to fast start Dec 13, 2007
Other leaders include: AirTran Chairman Joe Leonard, who'll head the Transportation Policy Committee; SunTrust's Gary Peacock, leading the Economic Development Committee; AGL Resources' John Somerhalder, heading the Environmental Policy and Sustainability Committee; Ernst 's Tom Hough, leading the Atlanta Education Committee; and PricewaterhouseCooper's Gary Price, heading the Regional Education Committee along with Helene Lollis of Pathbuilders as co-chairwoman. Muhtar Kent, Coca-Cola's next... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Shutdown sober reminder Dec 11, 2007
It is a commercial facility that yields lucrative profits for Georgia-based utility company AGL Resources, Inc.. If the billions of cubic feet of gas isn t enough to leave us laying wide-eyed at night, AGL is actively trying to influence our state government to approve the creation of more salt caverns to DOUBLE the amount of gas they can store. (New Iberia, LA)
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ready to branch out Dec 6, 2007
"It's important to us that they have land to bring to the partnership," said Melanie Platt, an AGL Resources executive who is chairing the Atlanta Habitat board. "And we can help them by accelerating their process," Martin said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Somerhalder becomes AGL Resources chair Nov 6, 2007
Somerhalder Atlanta-based AGL Resources (NYSE: ATG) in March 2006 to replace Paula Rosput Reynolds ... AGL Resources operates Atlanta Gas Light, Elizabethtown Gas in New Jersey, Virginia Natural Gas, Florida City Gas, Chattanooga Gas, and Elkton Gas in Maryland. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Atlanta Urinals, Fountains Run Dry as UPS, Coca-Cola Fight Record Drought Oct 31, 2007
We are very galvanized around this issue,'' said John Somerhalder II, chief executive officer of AGL Resources Inc., which provides natural gas in Atlanta, and vice chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce's environmental committee. It is the No. 1 topic that businesses are concerned about. (Bloomberg -- US)
Virginia Natural Gas Urges Customers to Prepare Their Homes and Wallets for Winter Oct 10, 2007
For more information: Virginia Natural Gas: American Gas Association: National Association of Home Builders: U.S. Department of Energy: About AGL Resources AGL Resources (NYSE: ), an Atlanta-based energy services company, serves more than 2 ... As a 70 percent owner in the SouthStar partnership, AGL Resources markets natural gas to consumers in Georgia under the Georgia Natural Gas brand ... About Virginia Natural Gas Virginia Natural Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources (NYSE: ATG),... (PR Newswire)
After surviving storms, Portman's on top of game Oct 5, 2007
Much to the surprise of the Hills, AGL Resources presented them a $10,000 check to go to that program's scholarship fund. A call for renewal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
AGL revises Atlanta-to-Elba Island gas pipeline plan Sep 21, 2007
A new subsidiary of AGL Resources, Atlanta Gas Light's parent, would own the AGL pipeline and space on the Cypress line. That new subsidiary, Magnolia Enterprises Holding Inc., would put AGL Resources in the interstate pipeline business for the first time although Southern Natural Gas will actually operate the Magnolia lines under a 15-year lease agreement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
School, road reopen after gas main break Sep 19, 2007
AGL Resources, owners of the gas pipeline, will be filing a complaint with the Georgia Public Service Commission, as the law requires, against the party or parties responsible for the break, spokesman Jack Holt said. The PSC will investigate and determine what, if any action, will be taken against those parties, Holt said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Campaign goal for United Way set at $81 million Sep 6, 2007
Harriette Watkins, who worked in external affairs for both Georgia Power and AGL Resources before retiring last year, has a new job. Watkins is now senior adviser for community affairs for Spelman College President Beverly Tatum. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
'My Delta' war cry resonates Sep 2, 2007
(Several local leaders do feel that Paula Rosput Reynolds, former CEO of AGL Resources who now is in Seattle as Safeco's CEO, is still loyal to Atlanta. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Delta charts new course with choice of 'outsider' CEO Aug 26, 2007
Paula Rosput Reynolds, 50, former AGL Resources chief, now CEO of Safeco Corp. Kenneth Woodrow, 62, retired vice chairman and president of Target Corp. Gerald Grinstein, 75, who retires as Delta's CEO, and from the board, on Sept. 1. DELTA'S TOP EXECSRichard Anderson is the eighth top executive in the airline's history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
AGL's earnings jump nearly 60% Aug 3, 2007
A cooler than normal April and subsiding natural gas prices helped push up natural gas usage and increase AGL Resources' second quarter earnings nearly 60 percent over last year's. The parent company of Atlanta Gas Light and Georgia Natural Gas reported reported profits of $30 million, or 40 cents per share. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
AGL Resources Reports Second Quarter Earnings Results and Reaffirms 2007 Earnings Guidance Aug 2, 2007
ATLANTA, Aug. 2 /CNW/ -- AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: ATG) today reported second quarter net income of $30 million, or $0 ... AGL Resources reaffirmed its 2007 full-year guidance of $2 ... "Our second quarter results reflect improved operating margins in each of our business segments," said John W. Somerhalder II, president and chief executive officer of AGL Resources. (Canada Newswire)
AGL Resources' profit rises Aug 2, 2007
"Our second-quarter results reflect improved operating margins in each of our business segments," said John W. Somerhalder II, president and CEO of AGL Resources. AGL Resources operates Atlanta Gas Light, Elizabethtown Gas in New Jersey, Virginia Natural Gas, Florida City Gas, Chattanooga Gas, and Elkton Gas in Maryland. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
SCLC realizes dream: New debt-free headquarters Aug 2, 2007
The other contributors are, for the most part, companies that usually invest in Atlanta: AGL Resources, ATlSouth, Coca-Cola, Cousins Properties, Delta Air Lines, Georgia-Pacific, Home Depot, IBM, Siemens, SunTrust Bank and Wachovia Bank. Among the individuals donating was David Allen, chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and Kenneth and Judy Walters, community supporters in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Business leaders ready to invest in region's future Jul 26, 2007
Plus, there's a cabinet of 25 other top-ranking executives, such as Delta's Gerald Grinstein, Genuine Parts' Tom Gallagher, Equifax's Rick Smith, Turner Broadcasting's Phil Kent, Wachovia's Bill Linginfelter, General Electric's John Rice, Coca-Cola Enterprises' John Brock, AGL Resources' John Somerhalder and SunTrust's Gary Peacock. But no cabinet member has more symbolism than Louise Allen, CEO of Ivan Allen Workspace. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Newmont Mining's new chief strives to rebuild credibility Jul 25, 2007
Global gold production is declining," Merath added. O'Brien, born in Portand, Oregon, joined Newmont after working for AGL Resources, the owner of natural-gas utilities in the eastern United States, as well as for Mirant and Pacificorp. He studied economics at the University of Chicago. "Going through 2006 when we had to revise our production estimates downward three times, and our costs up three times, that was no way to impress people with the fact that you know how to run your business," he... (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Newmont's O'Brien, Taking Helm, May Make Takeovers, Aims to Revive Company Jul 24, 2007
O'Brien, born in Portand, Oregon, joined Newmont after working for AGL Resources Inc., the owner of natural-gas utilities in the eastern U.S., Mirant Corp. and Pacificorp. He studied economics at the University of Chicago. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Whatever happened to the Dafuskie Five? Jul 23, 2007
They ranged from AGL Resources, American Express, Comcast, the Georgia Hospital Association, UPS and Georgia Pest Control to the city of Atlanta and DeKalb County. By contrast, Kidd listed about one-tenth the number of clients that Edge had last session. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Iberia Parish wants more tests at Lake Peigneur Jun 30, 2007
AGL Resources Inc., which owns two storage caverns in the lake, announced plans last summer to build two more. Residents worry about possible environmental and safety hazards. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Effort to bring back Lake Peigneur bill fails Jun 21, 2007
The cause for the bubbling has been undetermined, but residents believe underground natural gas caverns operated by AGL Resources are to blame. Officials with AGL maintain that the facility is not the cause of the bubbling, citing that tests conducted by the company and the Department of Natural Resources have not led to the discovery of pollutants in the lake. (New Iberia, LA)
AGL Resources names new utility operations head Jun 19, 2007
Linginfelter has more than 24 years of experience in utility operations with Atlanta-based AGL Resources (NYSE: ATG). Since 2000, he has served as president of Virginia Natural Gas in Norfolk. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
GEORGIA BLUE CHIPS Jun 19, 2007
AGL EXEC MIGRATES: A top executive of AGL Resources, the parent company of Atlanta Gas Light, has left to join a Seattle-based company now headed by AGL's former CEO. ... AGL Resources announced the changes Monday along with a series of organizational moves in its leadership team: "These are mature business leaders who undoubtedly will ensure the continuity and advancement of our businesses," company CEO John Somerhalder said in a release. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Not giving up on Lake Peigneur Jun 17, 2007
Residents believe that the underground natural gas caverns, operated by AGL Resources, are the reason for that. People in the group Save Lake Peigneur believe that whatever is causing the bubbling could lead to a bigger disaster. (New Iberia, LA)
Newmont Announces Retirement of Wayne Murdy as CEO; Richard O'Brien Appointed CEO Effective July 1, 2007; Joseph Carrabba Elected to Board of Directors Jun 6, 2007
Prior to joining Newmont, he served as a senior executive of AGL Resources and Pacificorp. Mr. Murdy commented, "Dick has more than 20 years of operating and financial experience in the energy, mining and natural resources businesses. We have benefited significantly from Dick's talents and perspectives, and he is the natural leader of Newmont's executive team as we move forward." Mr. O'Brien commented, "I am honored to be asked to lead a company with a storied history and the industry's most... (PR Newswire)
Lake drilling bill fails Jun 1, 2007
The legislation targeted AGL Resources, which has two underground storage caverns filled with natural gas under the 1,300-acre lake and wants to build two more. But that s a dangerous proposition, lake-area residents said, for the 5,000 people who live within a three-mile radius of the lake at the Iberia-Vermilion border. (New Iberia, LA)
Peigneur group headed to Baton Rouge May 31, 2007
Passage would directly affect AGL Resources, which wants to build two new underground natural-gas storage caverns, Crowley said Friday. She and others are unhappy that the word "prohibit" in the wording of the bill has raised concerns among oil and gas lobbyists. (New Iberia, LA)
Lake Peigneur bubbles again May 29, 2007
The bubbling, which has sporadically been reported in the past year, has been part of the argument used by Crowley and the Save Lake Peigneur group against the plan by AGL Resources of Atlanta to expand its natural gas storage cavern operation in the salt dome beneath the lake. Two studies funded by the state on the cause of the bubbling turned up nothing. (KSLA.com, LA)
AT&T gave $200K for inauguration May 18, 2007
Other big contributors included Georgia Power and Georgia Pacific Financial Management, which gave $50,000 each, AGL Resources, which gave $25,000, and the Georgia Association of Realtors, which contributed $25,000. Comments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DOZENS SUPPORT LAKE BILL May 6, 2007
Martinville, targets AGL Resources, a natural-gas company that signed a contract with the state to build two new underground gas-storage caverns. Save Lake Peigneur members oppose constructing the new caverns and say it would compromise the safety around the lake. (New Iberia, LA)
Civil rights leaders help Hyatt celebrate anniversary May 4, 2007
After 15 months as CEO of AGL Resources, John Somerhalder seemed at ease while running the company's annual meeting Wednesday. "I knew this was a very good business before I ever came here," said Somerhalder, who had done business with former CEO Paula Rosput Reynolds and her team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
