UPDATE: Force Majeure – Red Mountain Compressor Station

TSP Name

Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC

TSP

007854581

Date

Time

Notice ID

25920809

Notice Type Description: Force Majeure
Notice Stat Desc: Supersede
Prior Notice: 25915008
Critical: Y
Reqrd Rsp Desc: No Response Required

Post
Notice Effective
Notice End

Response

11/08/24
11/08/24
12/08/24



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12:00:00 AM
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Subject: UPDATE: Force Majeure – Red Mountain Compressor Station

Author: Tyler King

Notice Text

Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC (CGT) notifies customers of the following update regarding the Force Majeure at Red Mountain Compressor Station Units 2901 & 2902 in Louisiana. The Force Majeure was declared on October 8, 2024, due to unexpected and uncontrollable vibration readings at Units 2901 & 2902, which required an immediate reduction in run rates to maintain the safety and reliability of the Units while also maintaining a level of partial operation. The current capacity reduction through AlexSEG of 2,600,000 Dth reflects both Units operating at a reduced run rate. The work necessitated by the Force Majeure to return Unit 2901 to full operation is tentatively scheduled to occur on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. During the work, CGT currently anticipates the backhaul capacity through AlexSEG may be reduced to a level as low as 2,350,000 Dth. Once the work on Unit 2901 is complete, CGT anticipates it will be able to increase the backhaul capacity through AlexSEG to a level between 2,640,000 Dth and Total Capacity. The logistics involved with the commencement of work necessitated by the Force Majeure to return Unit 2902 to full operation is ongoing. At this time, CGT anticipates Unit 2902 will remain at a reduced run rate through December 2024. CGT will provide updates as additional information becomes available. Reservation charge credits (RCCs) will be determined per the process set forth in the General Terms and Conditions, Section 40 of CGT’s FERC Gas Tariff (“Tariff”).  However, CGT will only issue RCCs if CGT is unable to schedule or deliver primary firm nominated capacity as a result of the outage.  In the event RCCs are issued as set forth in the Tariff, shippers will receive RCCs based on its 7-day average usage quantity less any scheduled quantities on the contract.Please contact your Customer Services Representative with any questions. ***Previous Posting***
Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC (CGT) notifies customers the work necessitated by the Force Majeure at Red Mountain Compressor Station is ongoing. Based on current operating conditions, which includes the completion of the planned maintenance at Alexandria Compressor Station (Notice ID 25914310), CGT is increasing the backhaul capacity through AlexSEG to 2,600,000 Dth effective Intraday 1 Cycle for Gas Day October 10, 2024, and continuing until further notice.  Based on current nominated levels, CGT does not anticipate an impact to nominations through AlexSEG as a result of the Force Majeure.  However, due to the potential impact to firm service, CGT encourages customers to monitor the scheduled volumes on the Operationally Available Capacity screen on Informational Postings, as nominations can fluctuate based on market conditions.    CGT will provide updates as additional information becomes available. Reservation charge credits (RCCs) will be determined per the process set forth in the General Terms and Conditions, Section 40 of CGT’s FERC Gas Tariff (“Tariff”).  However, CGT will only issue RCCs if CGT is unable to schedule or deliver primary firm nominated capacity as a result of the outage.  In the event RCCs are issued as set forth in the Tariff, shippers will receive RCCs based on its 7-day average usage quantity less any scheduled quantities on the contract. Please contact your Customer Services Representative with any questions. ***Previous Posting***
Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC (CGT) notifies customers of an unexpected and uncontrollable mechanical failure at Red Mountain Compressor Station Units 2901 & 2902 in Louisiana that affects CGT’s ability transport gas and could not be prevented or overcome by the due diligence of CGT.  Therefore, pursuant to Section 15 of the General Terms and Conditions of CGT’s FERC Gas Tariff, CGT is declaring a Force Majeure effective Gas Day Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and continuing until further notice.Based on current operating conditions, there will be no impact to previously scheduled volumes. However, based on future operating conditions, the backhaul capacity through AlexSEG may be reduced to as low as 2,350,000 Dth, starting Gas Day Thursday, October 10, 2024.CGT will provide updates as additional information becomes available. Reservation charge credits (RCCs) will be determined per the process set forth in the General Terms and Conditions, Section 40 of CGT’s Tariff.  However, CGT will only issue RCCs if CGT is unable to schedule or deliver primary firm nominated capacity as a result of the Force Majeure for a period greater than ten consecutive days. In the event RCCs are issued as set forth in the Tariff, shippers will receive RCCs based on its 7-day average usage quantity less any scheduled quantities on the contract. By means of this notice, CGT is establishing which specific Gas Days will be included when determining a shipper’s 7-day average usage quantity pursuant to the provisions in the Tariff.    Please contact your Customer Services Representative with any questions.