FERC and Amaranth settle

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had sought $300 million in penalties against the company and former lead energy trader Brian Hunter, alleging they attempted to manipulate prices for natural gas. FERC did not immediately publish the settlement amount, which is still under negotiation.

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