Natural Gas Utilities, Suppliers Brief PUC On Winter Reliability
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The Public Utility Commission held its annual Winter Reliability Assessment Meeting Wednesday where presenters reported that natural gas companies across Pennsylvania are prepared for this winter.
The presenters discussed the various conditions that may affect supply, price and service reliability of natural gas this winter.
Terrance J. Fitzpatrick, president and CEO of the Energy Association of Pennsylvania, said that their members are well prepared to accommodate the conditions forecasted in their winter season planning design.
J.P. Ghio, vice president of gas supply for UGI Utilities Inc., noted that UGI contracts for firm supply to meet peak day demands of core market customers
Spectra Energy Transmission LLC’s Robert G. Riga added that his company’s assets are well positioned to access and attach existing and new sources of natural gas supply.
Joseph L. Hartz, vice president of supply and operations for UGI Energy Services Inc., said the US Energy Information Administration expects higher average fuel bills this winter heating season for heating oil and propane users.
In her presentation, Yasmine Snowberger of the Commission’s Bureau of Technical Utility Services discussed several key points about supply and demand for the natural gas industry.
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11/14/2011 |
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