STRAINED OPERATING CONDITION (SOC) Declaration - System Wide DRAFT
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 24, 2023
EFFECTIVE TIME: 8:00 AM MST
IMBALANCE TOLERANCE: 5%
DURATION: Until Further Notice
AFFECTED AREAS/LOCATIONS: System-wide
OPERATING CONDITION SUMMARY: The EPNG system is experiencing a low linepack condition with system linepack currently below 7,500 MMcf which is a loss of approximately 350 MMcf compared to the start of Gas Day January 23, 2023.
Deliveries in excess of scheduled quantities due to winter weather in the Desert Southwest.
Supply underperformance in excess of 225 MMcf in Permian basin as a result of unexpected electrical supply loss and cold temperatures overnight.
CUSTOMER ACTION REQUIRED: Immediate action is required to insure that system pressures remain at a level capable of meeting scheduled deliveries off the system.
EPNG RESPONSE:
- Washington Ranch is on maximum operational withdrawal.
- Underperformance caps will be placed on underperforming supplies.
- IHSW service is suspended.
REFERENCE INFORMATION:
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 or Dan English at (719) 520-4722.