Williams Energy News Live -- today's video newscast ,
 =09 =09    Dear Eric,  The final Federal Energy Regulatory Commission meet=
ing of 2001 will dominate our coverage from the Washington bureau on Wednes=
day.  The agenda is packed, and includes discussion on the California refun=
ds case and a proposal to change accounting standards for energy companies.=
  Washington Bureau Chief Peter Cook says we should also hear more on the d=
evelopment of Regional Transmission Organizations at the meeting.   Lawmake=
rs are preparing to leave town for the holidays. Republicans and Democrats =
are still trying to reach a deal on an economic stimulus package before the=
y head home - so far there's no agreement.  We'll follow these stories from=
 the Washington bureau on Wednesday, and have more on possible Congressiona=
l action in the wake of the Enron implosion.    Enron's collapse is affecti=
ng companies across the board, forcing some to reassess their balance sheet=
s.  On Wednesday from Houston, Jacobs Consultancy Managing Director Joe Ram=
sey will discuss how they account for their bottom lines.  Join us during t=
he 10:00 a.m. ET newscast for the Ramsey interview.   Director of the Unive=
rsity of Houston Energy Institute Michelle Foss, Ph.D. , talks about what's=
 next in the wake of Enron's fall.   Foss will join us from Houston during =
the 3:00 p.m. ET newscast on Wednesday.     Also on Wednesday, West Coast C=
orrespondent Kym McNicholas speaks with Independent Energy Producers Associ=
ation Executive Director Jan Smutny-Jones.  Smutny-Jones talks about RTOs i=
n the West and his hopes that Wednesday's FERC meeting can bring some guida=
nce to the region.  Log on for reports from the West Coast bureau on Wednes=
day.    Closing Prices for Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001    Crude: $19.36/bbl +$0.=
14   Unleaded: $0.5504/gallon +$0.0049   Heating Oil: $0.5469/gallon +$0.00=
88   Gas: $2.657/mmBtu - $0.031   We'll check back in with the Chicago Merc=
antile Exchange and Alaron Trading Vice President Phil Flynn on Wednesday. =
 Flynn will discuss the relationship between OPEC and non-OPEC producers an=
d where he thinks the war on terrorism will lead.  Don't miss Flynn at noon=
 ET on Wednesday.   Keep in mind things are subject to change at a moment's=
 notice. Occasionally guests have to cancel or change time slots.  We'll co=
ntinue to do our best to keep you updated on future interviews and events. =
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