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NATURAL GAS & ELECTRICITY Fax 512-266-4712
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NATURAL GAS
NATURAL GAS PRICES
Natural gas futures for May delivery closed at $ 7.801, $ 0.123 lower. A trend of persistent NYMEX Last Change
cold weather across the eastern half of the nation may keep prices up temporarily through
April 22nd with below-average temperatures lingering. Otherwise, natural gas price May 07 7.801 -0.123
estimates have been to $ 7.60 per Mcf from $ 8.00 for 2007. Natural gas at the Henry Hub 03 Month Strip 7.952 -0.117
averaged $ 7.19 per Mcf during the first quarter where they were originally projected to be $ 06 Month Strip 8.113 -0.109
8.00. The EIA reported a storage injection of 23 Bcf, compared to an injection of 15 Bcf a
year ago. The report showed that total storage levels of 1.592 Tcf are now 119 Bcf below a 12 Month Strip 8.748 -0.108
year ago, although levels are still 352 Bcf above the 5-year average. For this week, look for 18 Month Strip 8.597 -0.099
a withdrawal of about 35 Bcf to 45 Bcf. Major support is seen at $ 7.185, with minor
support seen at $ 7.645. Major resistance is seen at $ 8.32, with minor at $ 7.855.
PHYSICAL GAS PRICES
Point Price
NYMEX Historical Natural Gas Prices
Henry Hub 7.93
2005 2006 2007 Houston Ship Channel 7.68
Waha Hub 7.27
15.00
10.00 EIA GAS STORAGE

Region Bcf Change
East 706 4
5.00
West 244 6
Prod 642 13
0.00
J F M A M J J A S O N D Total 1,592 23
2005 6.21 6.29 6.30 7.32 6.75 6.12 6.98 7.65 10.85 13.91 13.83 11.18
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Bcf in 1998. The largest withdrawal was 28 Bcf in 2000. Last week’s temperatures prices.
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cold weather was well below normal. This cold would have likely led to a net withdrawal NATURAL GAS &
for the week, however, imports reached some of the highest levels we’ve seen in a ELECTRICITY SIGN UP
while, countering an increase in demand from the previous week. Therefore, a larger
than normal injection took place at 23 Bcf. We feel that hurricane fears could continue
to hold prices on the back end of summer close to $ 8.00. However, should supply
(production and imports) proceed as forecasted along with storage building pace we are MCPE AVERAGE
seeing, selling pressure should push prices back toward the low $ 7.00s. Hurricane
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activity could potentially push prices up $ 4.00 - $ 5.00, but not the $ 7.00- $ 8.00
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April 20, 2007
David Babin
5105 Pryor Lane
Austin, Texas 78734
Phone 512-266-4710
NATURAL GAS NATURAL GAS PRICES

NYMEX Last Change
Natural gas futures for May closed down $ 0.111 lower Friday ahead of the weekend with
warmer weather on the horizon. The nation is expected to see spring temperatures this May 07 7.381 -0.111
week with heating needs averaging around 29% below normal. A recent 3-month outlook 03 Month Strip 7.526 -0.111
says weather will be above-average from the Southwest extending from Texas to Florida. 06 Month Strip 7.703 -0.107
Last week, the EIA reported a storage withdrawal of 46 Bcf, compared to an injection of 52
12 Month Strip 8.405 -0.095
Bcf a year ago. Total storage levels are 1.546 Tcf and 22.1% above the 5-year average.
Overall storage levels are still bearish right now and this helps keep a lid on the market right 18 Month Strip 8.301 -0.092
now. For this week, major resistance is at $ 7.95, with minor at $ 7.55 while major support
is seen at $ 7.00 with minor seen at $ 7.25.
PHYSICAL GAS PRICES
Point Price
Henry Hub 7.32
2005 2006 2007 Houston Ship Channel 7.09
Waha Hub 6.72
15.00

Region Bcf Change
East 663 -43
5.00
West 247 3
Prod 636 -6
0.00
J F M A M J J A S O N D Total 1,546 -46
2005 6.21 6.29 6.30 7.32 6.75 6.12 6.98 7.65 10.85 13.91 13.83 11.18
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Determining whether an energy quote is a fair and good price sometimes can be very difficult. In the ELECTRICITY SIGN UP
past we spoke about the difference between NYMEX, HSC and WaHa indices and explained that so long
you are getting the correct discount, it shouldn’t matter what index you are. On the other hand, when
these index prices are converted to fixed prices, sometimes marketers will take advantage of the
customer and their lack of knowledge in this conversion process. For example, if a NYMEX discount of $ MCPE AVERAGE
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May 15, 2007
David Babin
5105 Pryor Lane
Austin, Texas 78734
Phone 512-266-4710

NYMEX Last Change
NYMEX natural gas futures for June ended $ 0.173 higher on Friday to settle at $ 7.899 per MMBtu
with utilities seeking to beef up storage for fear of an overactive hurricane season and increased Jun 07 7.899 +0.173
demand. Demand is beginning to increase as the summer months approach where air conditioning 03 Month Strip 8.037 +0.170
load is increasing, therefore electric generators burning more natural gas. Prices are 19% higher this
year with the risk of higher prices increasing. Forecasters are showing a warmer-than-average 06 Month Strip 8.275 +0.164
summer, which would boost demand, and a more-than-active-normal hurricane season, which has the 12 Month Strip 8.803 +0.131
potential to cut offshore production in the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures across the U.S. will exceed
seasonal norms everywhere through July. U.S. weather center is expecting 9 hurricanes to form this 18 Month Strip 8.736 +0.104
year in the Atlantic, well above the seasonal average of 6. Last week, the EIA reported a storage
injection of 96 Bcf, about what was expected, compared to the 5-year average of 65 Bcf. The report
showed that total storage levels are 20.5% above the 5-year average. For this week, early indications PHYSICAL GAS PRICES
are looking for an injection of 95 to 105 Bcf. For this week, major resistance is seen at $ 8.09, with
Point Price
minor at $ 8.01, while major support is seen at $ 7.665 and minor seen at $ 7.87.
Henry Hub 7.53
Houston Ship Channel 7.32
Waha Hub 7.14
2005 2006 2007

Region Bcf Change
10.00 East 777 61
West 275 12
5.00 Prod 695 23
Total 1.747 96
0.00
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May 25, 2007
David Babin
5105 Pryor Lane
Austin, Texas 78734
Phone 512-266-4710

NYMEX Last Change
Natural gas futures ended $ 0.041 lower on Friday settling at $ 7.640 per MMBtu, dropping
for the sixth day straight on increased storage capacity and lower demand because of the Jun 07 7.640 -0.041
holiday weekend and milder weather. Cash prices have been weak with lower demand. 03 Month Strip 7.789 -0.050
Sellers have had the edge while prices have had support $ 7.60 since midday May 8th. 06 Month Strip 8.061 -0.049
Nationwide air conditioning demand be 12% above normal for this time of year for this
12 Month Strip 8.667 -0.028
week. Last week, the EIA reported a storage injection of 104 Bcf, on the high side,
compared to an injection of 84 Bcf a year ago. The report showed that storage levels are 18 Month Strip 8.653 -0.009
now 205 below a year ago. Overall, levels are still 334 Bcf above the 5-year average. For
this week, early indications are about 95 to 105 Bcf. For this week, major resistance is seen
at $ 8.14, with minor at $ 7.75, while major support is seen at $ 7.400 and minor seen at $ PHYSICAL GAS PRICES
7.55. Point Price
Henry Hub 7.47
Houston Ship Channel 7.31
Waha Hub 6.57
2005 2006 2007

Region Bcf Change
10.00 East 905 67
West 301 14
5.00 Prod 740 23
Total 1,946 104
0.00
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June 1, 2007
David Babin
5105 Pryor Lane
Austin, Texas 78734
Phone 512-266-4710

NYMEX Last Change
Natural gas futures for July settled $ 0.057 lower Friday at $ 7.878 per MMBtu ahead of the weekend
after prices failed to break through technical resistance. It appears that traders are awaiting the next Jul 07 8.878 -0.057
storm or major heat wave to push this market higher, although all physical indications point this 03 Month Strip 7.989 -0.047
market lower. While the market tested resistance, forecasters are predicting an above-average
number of hurricanes during the Atlantic storm season, which officially started Friday. Much of the US 06 Month Strip 8.456 -0.034
is predicted to have above-average temperatures as well. Predictions show that with an active 12 Month Strip 8.783 -0.014
hurricane season and hotter-than-average summer temperatures, could possibly prevent the market
from taking out the April lows and will likely be a factor in taking July natural gas back to their recent 18 Month Strip 8.818 -0.005
highs. July hit a low of $ 7.55 on April 19th and high of $ 8.40 on May 8th. This gives a far greater
trade range than June had. Last week, the EIA reported a storage injection of 107 Bcf, on the upper
end of expectations, compared to an injection of 81 Bcf a year ago. The report showed a total storage June 2007 Gas Prices
level of 2.053 Tcf. For this week, major resistance is seen at $ 8.40 with minor at $ 8.05, while major
Point Price
support is seen at $ 7.40 with minor at $ 7.65.
NYMEX 7.591
NYMEX Historical Natural Gas Prices Houston Ship Channel 7.51

Waha Hub 7.33
2005 2006 2007

Region Bcf Change
10.00 East 970 65
West 315 14
5.00 Prod 768 28
Total 2,053 107
0.00
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June 11, 2007
David Babin
5105 Pryor Lane
Austin, Texas 78734
Phone 512-266-4710

Natural gas futures for July 07 were down $ 0.055 per MMBtu to $ 7.608 yesterday on mild NYMEX Last Change
weather created less demand, allowing storage levels to increase. This settled concerns
Jul 07 7.608 -0.055
over possible shortages later this year. Crude kept natural gas prices from falling further as
it was supported in the market. Temperatures this week are expected to be higher in the 03 Month Strip 7.730 -0.055
Midwest, but continue to stay mild on the East Coast. Chicago is expected to be 7 degrees 06 Month Strip 8.227 -0.043
above normal, while New York is expected to have high temperatures in the 80’s. Last 12 Month Strip 8.628 -0.027
week, the EIA reported a storage injection of 110 Bcf, on the upper end of expectations,
compared to a 5-year average increase of 99 Bcf. The report showed that total storage 18 Month Strip 8.692 -0.021
levels of 2.163 Tcf are 366 Bcf above the 5-year average. For this week, look for an
injection of about 100 to 110 Bcf. Technical analysis suggests there is support at recent
lows of $ 7.50. A settlement below that would make the next number $ 7.25. For this week, July 2007 Gas Prices
major resistance is seen at $ 8.16, with minor at $ 7.84, while major support is seen at $ Point Price
7.48 and minor at $ 7.55.
NYMEX 7.608

Waha Hub 6.80
2005 2006 2007

Region Bcf Change
10.00 East 1,036 66
West 331 16
5.00 Prod 796 28
Total 2,163 110
0.00
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June 15, 2007
David Babin
5105 Pryor Lane
Austin, Texas 78734
Phone 512-266-4710

Natural gas futures for July closed up $ 0.11 on Friday to $ 7.918 per MMBtu before the NYMEX Last Change
weekend with the speculation of hot weather on the East Coast. This, in turn, would cause
Jul 07 7.918 +0.110
higher electricity demand from natural gas-fired generators. There were also concerns of
possible storms in the Atlantic and might disrupt supplies. The Northeast was expected to 03 Month Strip 8.032 +0.116
get higher temperatures this week, so traders started getting nervous. Temperatures 06 Month Strip 8.532 +0.113
through June 24th will be above normal in the western third of the US and the Northeast, 12 Month Strip 8.922 +0.105
while Chicago temperatures are expected to be in the 90’s early this week. Natural gas
futures have risen 3.9% over the last two trading sessions and 26% this year. Last week, 18 Month Strip 8.981 +0.098
the EIA reported a storage injection of 92 Bcf, which was below most expectations,
compared to a 5-year average injection of 93 Bcf. The report showed that total storage
levels of 2.255 Tcf are still 365 Bcf above the 5-year average. For this week, look for an June 2007 Gas Prices
injection of about 80 to 90 Bcf. For this week, major resistance is seen at $ 8.10, with Point Price
minor at $ 7.945, while major support is seen at $ 7.705 and minor at $ 7.86.
NYMEX 7.591

Waha Hub 7.33
2005 2006 2007

Region Bcf Change
10.00 East 1,097 61
West 342 11
5.00 Prod 816 20
Total 2,255 92
0.00
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Summary of Changes to Electricity Generation Capacity (MW) in Texas an would like notification of
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STATUS Natural Gas Nuclear Wind Coal Other Total
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Completed Since 1995 31,628 0 3,026 127 40 34,821
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Announced 3,630 4,748 3,125 7,720 100 19,323
Mothballed 6,261 0 0 0 0 6,261
Retired Since 2002 3,607 0 7 0 11 3,625
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Delayed/Canceled 15,709 0 277 7,864 810 24,660
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June 22, 2007
David Babin
5105 Pryor Lane
Austin, Texas 78734
Phone 512-266-4710

Natural gas futures for July dropped on the NYMEX dropped $ 0.218 per MMBtu. July was down NYMEX Last Change
$ 0.788 for the entire week falling to a 3-month low as adequate storage levels lowered concerns
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over potential supply shortfalls later this year and as technical analysis forecast ed lower prices
with a return of mild weather. Technical support at $ 7.25, a double-bottom, last reached on 03 Month Strip 7.246 -0.219
April 19th and April 23rd, was taken out. Prices have also broken through the 200-day moving 06 Month Strip 7.739 -0.203
average of about $ 7.18. This suggests that $ 7.00 and $ 6.80 are the next support lows. This
10% move downward was the biggest move since last December. Natural gas and crude have 12 Month Strip 8.208 -0.159
traded together until this month, when they became disconnected. Temperatures in North Texas 18 Month Strip 8.344 -0.131
are expected to be around 89 degrees through June 25th. Last week, the EIA reported a storage
injection of 89 Bcf, a bit higher than expected, compared to a 5-year average of 89 Bcf. The
report showed a total storage level of 2.344 Tcf or 18.4% above the 5-year average. For this June 2007 Gas Prices
week, look for an injection of 85 to 95 Bcf. For this week, major resistance is seen at $ 7.72,
with minor at $ 7.40, while major support is seen at $ 6.80 and minor at $ 7.10. Point Price
NYMEX 7.591

Waha Hub 7.33
2005 2006 2007

Region Bcf Change
10.00 East 1,157 60
West 355 13
5.00 Prod 832 16
Total 2,344 89
0.00
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Capitol Area Energy, Inc.

April 13, 2007

10.00 EIA GAS STORAGE

EIA STORAGE, DEMAND AND WEATHER Click Here!

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10.00 EIA GAS STORAGE

NATURAL GAS NATURAL GAS PRICES

15.00 EIA GAS STORAGE

5.00 Prod 695 23

HISTORICAL AVERAGE OF NYMEX, HSC & WAHA Click Here!

NYMEX HSC Waha

2007 to date 7.095 6.776 6.484 Houston 52.24 -5.06

NATURAL GAS NATURAL GAS PRICES

15.00 EIA GAS STORAGE

5.00 Prod 740 23

Total 1,946 104

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NATURAL GAS NATURAL GAS PRICES

NYMEX Historical Natural Gas Prices Houston Ship Channel 7.51

15.00 EIA GAS STORAGE

5.00 Prod 768 28

Total 2,053 107

ELECTRICITY If you are currently under contract

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NATURAL GAS NATURAL GAS PRICES

NYMEX Historical Natural Gas Prices Houston Ship Channel 7.33

15.00 EIA GAS STORAGE

5.00 Prod 796 28

Total 2,163 110

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NYMEX Historical Natural Gas Prices Houston Ship Channel 7.510

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5.00 Prod 816 20

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