01/31/2022 - Weather Alert

Based on current cold weather forecasts, Panhandle is preparing for increased pipeline utilization and reduced operational flexibility. Effective Gas Day February 1, 2022, Panhandle is requesting all delivery point operators to minimize over-takes and all receipt point operators to minimize their under-deliveries into the system.

To ensure system integrity, Panhandle is requiring all Shippers under Rate Schedule EFT, EIT, SCT, GDS or LFT to limit their hourly deliveries to one-sixteenth of the quantity scheduled for delivery on the applicable day. Please refer to the GT&C Section 12.11(g) of the Panhandle Tariff regarding the penalty provisions as it applies to customers in the event of noncompliance with this request.

Intraday scheduling reductions may be implemented to ensure that nominations match actual flowing quantities. Shippers are encouraged to submit their nominations for the Timely cycle.

All storage customers are requested to stay at or below their Maximum Daily Withdrawal Quantity (MDWQ). Storage customers should adjust flowing volumes to remain at or below these limits.

Additionally, Power Plant Operators must have nominated supply.

Panhandle is requesting that all shippers minimize usage of the Auto-Unpark feature.  While not implemented now, Panhandle may require Shippers to terminate all Auto-Unpark nominations on the pipeline for the duration of the extreme weather. This requirement will be evaluated on a daily basis.

Panhandle reserves the right to issue OFOs if shippers do not comply with this alert or to further protect the system.   

If you have any questions, please contact your Marketing or Customer Service Representative.