Based on the current milder weather forecast and associated demand on Southern's system, effective for the start of the gas day, Thursday, February 13th , 2025, and until further notice, Southern is implementing a Type 6 OFO for short imbalances. In order to maintain the operational integrity of Southern's system, it is essential that Shippers and Poolers remain in balance (including their available no-notice withdrawal entitlements). The OFO Type 6 order will subject each Shipper/Pooler to the following tiered imbalance penalties: Daily Imbalance Penalty
Percent of Allocated Deliveries
Per Dth
0 - 2% or < 200 dth
No Penalty
> 2 - 5%
$1.00
> 5 - 8%
$5.00
> 8%
$15.00
Since the projected operational conditions are affected by deliveries exceeding receipts, the penalty will apply only to each Shipper/Pooler that has a net short imbalance (i.e., the party's total allocated deliveries exceed total allocated receipts including available no-notice storage withdrawals). Southern cannot accept unscheduled imbalances and requires all customers to nominate and schedule all payback requests.
If you have any questions regarding the OFO, please call your Account Manager or Scheduling Representative.