WARNING OF STRAINED OPERATING CONDITION (SOC) – DRAFT
Currently the EPNG system is experiencing a high draft condition. Linepack currently is at 7,506 MMcf to start the morning but falling due to deliveries in excess of scheduled quantities. Additionally, the EPNG system is experiencing underperformance in the Permian supply basin as a result of the cold temperatures overnight and the loss of purchase power in parts of the Basin. The continued draft of the EPNG system could lead to a low linepack condition.
Washington Ranch is on maximum operational withdrawal.
Delivery point operators are encouraged to review their transport to ensure that their takes are in balance with their supplies and to ensure their scheduled supplies are performing as expected. If the situation fails to improve EPNG will declare an SOC for a DRAFT condition.
Underperformance caps have been placed and will continue to be placed on underperforming supplies.
Imbalance payback off the system, such as Make-Up Delivery (MD) transactions, will denied due to operational concerns related to maintaining adequate linepack.
For scheduling questions, please call your scheduling representative at (800) 238-3764.
For operational and capacity questions, please call Russ Pyeatt at (719) 520-3729, Dan English at (719) 520-4722, or Tim Fuller at (719) 520-4339.