NGPL
NGPL is one of the largest natural gas transmission pipeline and storage systems in the United States of America (USA). NGPL extends over 15,600 kilometres and delivers approximately 2,244 petajoules of gas per annum. NGPL also has seven major storage facilities with a combined capacity of 630 petajoules. NGPL serves a large part of the Chicago natural gas customer base and has production basins and other pipelines providing a means for producers to access national markets.
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Description
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Natural gas transmission pipeline and storage system
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Operating Platform
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Fee For Service
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Location
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USA (across 10 states)
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Acquired
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February 2008
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Investment
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26.4%
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Regulatory Environment
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Regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC provides a regulated framework for shippers and transmission pipeline owners to reach commercial agreement without direct intervention under a maximum rate regime and there is no periodic rate case obligation. The last FERC ruling was in 1996
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Customer Base
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Diversity of high creditworthy customers. The top 10 customers make up over 60% of the transmission and storage revenues. The average contract terms are 3.3 years for transport and 4.1 years for storage customers respectively, with a long history of contracts being rolled over
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Asset Age & Condition
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Pipelines and compression are well maintained and in good condition
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Utilisation
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Storage services sold out long term. Amarillo, Crosshaul and Louisiana pipelines are sold out long term. The Gulf Coast pipeline is typically sold out in winter with some summer capacity available.
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Key Drivers
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Gas and storage demand with demand for service generating system optimisation opportunities
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For further information click on link to NGPL website: http://www.kindermorgan.com/business/gas_pipelines/NGPL/