High BTU Gas

Date: September 17, 2024

Update

The initial report of higher-than-normal heating value gas reaching 1075 BTU/cu ft is expected to last through 10:30am on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The BTU value of the delivered gas for the remainder of this 14-day high BTU event is now expected to reach a higher ranger of approximately 1091-1101 BTU/cu ft, which is above normal levels of approximately 1030 BTU/cu ft.

 

For additional context on this high BTU event, read the original article below. 

 

---- Original Message September 16, 2024 10:45 AM ----

California Gas Transmission will start receiving higher-than-normal heating value gas into its system around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The high BTU gas is coming in at the Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN) interconnect at Malin and has an expected duration of approximately 14 days (336 hours). The speed at which the high BTU gas will migrate through the system is dependent upon the system demand pattern experienced by the local transmission and distribution systems. The BTU value of the delivered gas is expected to peak at approximately 1075 BTU/cu ft, which is above normal levels of approximately 1030 BTU/cf.

 

The BTU content throughout PG&E's system is expected to remain within existing parameters for safe and reliable equipment operation. However, some customer processes may be sensitive to natural gas heat content, especially electric generation facilities, refineries, glass manufacturers, and commercial customers using natural gas for cooking and drying. Customers testing their emissions may notice the increased BTU content.

 

If you have any questions about this information, please contact your CGT Account Manager.

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