Merchant Energy Group of the Americas, Inc.; Notice of Filing

Take notice that on April 27, 2000, Merchant Energy Group of the Americas, Inc., Gener S.A., and TransAlta USA Inc. (Applicants) tendered for filing Exhibit H, the Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA), to accompany the joint application under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act filed by the Applicants on April 13, 2000. Pursuant to 18 CFR 388.112, Applicants request confidential treatment of the SPA.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest such filing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). All such motions and protests should be filed on or before May 15, 2000. Protests will be considered by the Commission to determine the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 for assistance).