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US utilities invest in shale gas wells as long-term hedges

Florida Power & Light becomes latest US utility to pursue acquisition of natural gas production assets as risk management strategy

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A small but growing number of US utilities are investing in natural gas production to capitalise on the North American shale gas revolution and lock in low prices for years to come, on terms they say are more favourable than they could obtain by using derivatives.

In June, Florida Power & Light (FPL) became the latest utility to pursue such a deal, proposing a plan to partner with Lousiana-based

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