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Here is what I received from El Paso in reference to the Nitrogen issue at Keystone interconnect.
Gary. -----Original Message----- From: "McFarden, Donnie L." <Donnie.McFarden@ElPaso.com<@ENRON Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 1:33 PM To: Spraggins, Gary Cc: Wilcox, Bud; Herdes, Elizabeth; Ryan, William; Clinton, Thomas G.; Metzger, Blaine D. Subject: Gas Tariff Issues at Winkler Co. Point - DRN 42599 For several days recently, gas received at the referenced receipt point has exceeded the tariff levels for total diluents. At the present time, the Winkler Co. receipt point is shut-in because of excess Nitrogen. Recently we have been allowing this gas to be delivered at Waha (DRN 68517) instead of the Winkler Co. (DRN 42599) point. This is causing large imbalances at each point which may or may not be able to be offset with each other. We would prefer that the gas be received as scheduled at each receipt point. As stated in the EPNG Tariff under section 5.1.f under Gas Quality: Diluents - The gas shall not at any time contain in excess of three percent (3%) total diluents (the total combined carbon dioxide, nitrogen, helium, oxygen, and any other diluent compound) by volume, except for gas applicable to Sections 5.2 and 5.3. Sections 5.2 and 5.3 cover receipt locations which have grand-fathered contracts and arrangements. While we try to work with our customers when there are slight variations of the gas quality specifications during customer maintenance activities, it is important that our customers understand that their gas must meet the specifications set forth in the tariff. To the extent that is not possible, then our gas quality team must make a determination whether the gas must be shut-in immediately, or whether a waiver can be granted, based on numerous factors which would include the type of diluent out of spec, the cause and duration of the problem, and the plan customers have to correct the problem. It is important that Northern Natural comply with the provisions set in the EPNG Tariff. If you have any questions please let me know. Sincerely, <<...OLE_Obj...<< Donnie L. McFarden Western Pipelines Manager, Gas Control El Paso Natural Gas Mojave Pipeline Two North Nevada Avenue off: (719) 667-7711 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 cell: (719) 310-4080 donnie.mcfarden@elpaso.com ****************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it from the ElPaso Corporation are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. ******************************************************************
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