Current and future development in the Ontario natural gas market

Topics discussed included definition of first time direct purchase, direct purchase administration charges, the role of the direct purchase industry committee (DPIC) in resolving issues for all direct purchase participants before they go to the Ontario Energy Board,and future market developments. The roles of six sub-committees of the DPIC were outlined. Unbundling of supply and distribution and the effects of electricity deregulation on the natural gas industry in Ontario were also addressed briefly