Natural Resources >> Analyst Interviews >> March 9, 1998

Natural Gas Industry Outlook : Donato J. Eassey – Merrill Lynch & Co

REBECCA G. FOLLOWILL is an Assistant Vice President of Merrill Lynch. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she was associated with various Tenneco divisions including Tenneco, Inc., Tenneco Gas Pipeline and Tenneco Oil Company. A registered Petroleum Engineer in the State of Texas, Ms. Followill earned her Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University and her M.B.A. from the University of Houston. Profile
DONATO J. EASSEY is First Vice President of Merrill Lynch where he is a member of the Merrill Lynch Fundamental Equity Research Department. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he was associated with Duff & Phelps/ MCM Investment Research Co. and Transco Energy Company. Mr. Eassey earned his BBA degree from the University of Texas, San Antonio after serving in the US Air Force. He resides in Houston, Texas with his wife and three sons. Profile
TWST: I'll ask you to begin by defining the role of the local

distribution companies and the transmission pipelines companies in the

natural gas industry. What part do they play?

Mr. Eassey: