In this pratical guide, author and energy contract law specialist ann O'Hara takes a conprenhensive look at gas and energy contract law singficant changes they have gone through due, in part, to FERC Order 636 as well as activism of the Gas Industry Standards boadr (GISB). She further explains how gas producers and their customers can take full advantage of these newly modeled gas contracts, making this and essential read for nayone involved in procucing, amrketing, brokering and using natural gas. Features and Benefits: Complete history of the gas industry, Explanation of the differences between old and new contracts, Overview of the changing roles of FERC and state regulators, Outline of laws governing gas contracts, gain better leverage through understanding the market, Make buying and selling gas more efficient and cost-effective, Know how to meet or exceed state and federal regulations, and Be "ahead of the game" when planning marketing initiative.