DTE Gas Company Notices

Unplanned System Outage (June 10, 2021)

Due to unplanned emergent work, beginning Thursday, Gas Day June 10, Timely Cycle, volumes moving through the Willow Segment could be restricted. Actual capacity will vary depending upon pipeline operations, weather, and market conditions. The duration of this outage is not yet determined and will be communicated to you as soon as possible.

• ANR Willow Run (receipt points 9038 and 9307)
• Panhandle (receipt points 9028 and 9303)
• Nexus-Ypsilanti (receipt points 9219 and 9221)

Please avoid using these receipt points unless you have a firm contract specifically listing these receipts to avoid curtailment.

If you have any questions, please contact your Account Manager. For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 1-833-383-6667.

 

FOR EUT GAS SUPPLIERS ONLY (February 16, 2021)

COURTESY WARNING THAT FEBRUARY-USE EUT UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES ARE EXPECTED TO BE SEVERE.

Due to high pricing at city gates throughout the region, commodity pricing associated with Unauthorized Use is expected to be severe for February 2021. Suppliers and energy managers are urged to proactively work with their customers to ensure compliance with all contract and DTE Rate Book provisions in an effort to avoid imbalance penalties for the month.
As a reminder, Unauthorized Charges are explained in Section E14 of the Rate Book.

If you have any questions, please contact your DTE account manager.

IT STORAGE WITHDRAWAL RESTRICTION (February 13, 2021)

Beginning Gas Day 13, Timely Cycle, until further notice, DTE Gas will be restricting 100% of interruptible storage withdrawals and interruptible balancing withdrawals.

Please contact your Account Manager for details. For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 833.383.6667.

UPDATED: VOLUNTARY REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN FLOWING SUPPLY July 23, 2020)

The scheduled outage is nearing completion with an in-service date of August 7, 2020. View this PDF for projected curtailments for the remainder of the project.

Updated: Planned System Maintenance (July 9, 2020)

The restrictions on the ANR Willow Run Segment and the Panhandle Segment have been extended as follows:

• ANR Willow Run (receipt points 9038 and 9307) will be restricted to 480,000 DTHS through Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
• Panhandle (receipt points 9028 and 9303) will be restricted to 116,000 DTHS on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 only. At this volume it is likely that using map 9028/9303 as MichCon Generic receipts will be cut.

Beginning Gas Day Monday, July 6, 2020 Timely Cycle, volumes moving through the ANR Willow Run Segment (receipt points 9038 and 9307) and the Panhandle Segment (receipt points 9028 and 9303) will be constrained due to planned transmission system maintenance.

• ANR Willow Run (receipt points 9038 and 9307) will be restricted to 480,000 DTHS from Monday, July 6, 2020 until Friday, July 10, 2020.
• Panhandle (receipt points 9028 and 9303) will be restricted to 116,000 DTHS on Monday, July 6, 2020.

Please avoid using these receipt points unless you have a firm contract specifically listing these receipts to avoid curtailment.

If you have any questions, please contact your Account Manager. For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 833.383.6667.

 

FOR SUPPLIERS SERVING EUT CUSTOMERS ONLY (June 12, 2020)

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST TO REDUCE USAGE AT THE EUT CUSTOMER’S FACILITY (DELIVERY POINT).

The below notice was issued to all EUT Suppliers on the DTE gas system.

Voluntary request for reduction in flowing supply (nominations)

The DTE gas system is currently experiencing Critical Conditions Operations (CCO). This request for voluntary decrease in gas deliveries is a step prior to implementation of an operational flow order (per section c3.2 of the DTE gas rate book). DTE gas system operating conditions are such that DTE gas is requesting its end-use transportation customers, either at the supplier pool nomination, or at the individual customer nomination, to voluntarily deliver no more than 30% of their MDQ effective for the period Saturday, June 13, 2020 (gas day 13) through Monday, June 15, 2020 (gas day 15). Failure to do so may result in an issuance of an Operational Flow Order (OFO).

We very much appreciate your assistance and support during this critical period. DTE gas requests that gas suppliers proactively watch for updated operational notices on DTE’s Enominator system, gas noms webpage, and direct emails during this critical period.

If you have any questions, please contact your account manager.

For scheduling questions, please contact gas nominations at 833.383.6667.

If you do not serve End User Transportation (EUT) customers, please disregard this note (June 5, 2020)

DTE Gas has completed the annual review of our EUT Customers' Annual Contract Quantity (ACQ) and Maximum Daily Quantity (MDQ). The new ACQs and MDQs are now available in eNominator and will be effective August 1, 2020. Please contact your assigned account manager, if you have any questions regarding the new ACQs and MDQs.

The new ACQs and MDQs will not be posted! To obtain the new ACQs and MDQs, Select the Report Type ‘CAW Contracts’ in eNominator and then select the report titled ‘EUT Location MDQ Summary (RPT_K61). If you need assistance accessing this report, please contact DTE Gas Nominations at 833.383.6667.

The 2020 September, October and November MDQs will be forth coming.

FOR SUPPLIERS SERVING EUT CUSTOMERS ONLY (May 28, 2020)

Note: This is not a request to reduce usage at the EUT customer’s facility (Delivery Point).

The below notice was issued to all EUT suppliers on the DTE Gas system.

VOLUNTARY REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN FLOWING SUPPLY (NOMINATIONS)

The DTE Gas system is currently experiencing Critical Conditions Operations (CCO). This request for voluntary decrease in gas deliveries is a step prior to implementation of an Operational Flow Order (Per Section C3.2 of the DTE Gas Rate Book). DTE Gas system operating conditions are such that DTE Gas is requesting its End-Use Transportation customers, either at the supplier pool nomination, or at the individual customer nomination, to voluntarily deliver no more than 30% of their MDQ effective for the period Saturday, May 30, 2020 (Gas Day 30) through Monday, June 1, 2020 (Gas Day 1). Failure to do so may result in an issuance of an Operational Flow Order (OFO).

We very much appreciate your assistance and support during this critical period. DTE Gas requests that gas suppliers proactively watch for updated Operational Notices on DTE’s eNominator System, Gas Noms Webpage, and direct emails during this critical period.

If you have any questions, please contact your Account Manager.

For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 833.383.6667.

FOR SUPPLIERS SERVING EUT CUSTOMERS ONLY (May 28, 2020)

Note: This is not a request to reduce usage at the EUT customer’s facility (Delivery Point).

The below notice was issued to all EUT suppliers on the DTE Gas system.

VOLUNTARY REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN FLOWING SUPPLY (NOMINATIONS)

The DTE Gas system is currently experiencing Critical Conditions Operations (CCO). This request for voluntary decrease in gas deliveries is a step prior to implementation of an Operational Flow Order (Per Section C3.2 of the DTE Gas Rate Book). DTE Gas system operating conditions are such that DTE Gas is requesting its End-Use Transportation customers, either at the supplier pool nomination, or at the individual customer nomination, to voluntarily deliver no more than 30% of their MDQ effective for the period Saturday, May 30, 2020 (Gas Day 30) through Monday, June 1, 2020 (Gas Day 1). Failure to do so may result in an issuance of an Operational Flow Order (OFO).

We very much appreciate your assistance and support during this critical period. DTE Gas requests that gas suppliers proactively watch for updated Operational Notices on DTE’s eNominator System, Gas Noms Webpage, and direct emails during this critical period.

If you have any questions, please contact your Account Manager.

For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 833.383.6667.

FOR SUPPLIERS SERVING EUT CUSTOMERS ONLY (May 21, 2020)

Note: This is not a request to reduce usage at your facility.

The below notice was issued to all EUT suppliers on the DTE Gas system. We very much appreciate your assistance and support during this critical period. DTE requests that EUT gas Customers and their suppliers proactively watch for updated operational notices via direct email or phone calls during this critical period. If you have questions, please contact your DTE Gas Account Manager.

VOLUNTARY REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN FLOWING SUPPLY (NOMINATIONS)

The DTE Gas system is currently experiencing Critical Conditions Operations (CCO). This request for voluntary decrease in gas deliveries is a step prior to implementation of an Operational Flow Order (Per Section C3.2 of the DTE Gas Rate Book). DTE Gas system operating conditions are such that DTE Gas is requesting its End-Use Transportation customers, either at the supplier pool nomination, or at the individual customer nomination, to voluntarily deliver no more than 30% of their MDQ effective for the period Saturday, May 23, 2020 (Gas Day 23) through Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (Gas Day 26). Failure to do so may result in an issuance of an Operational Flow Order (OFO).

DTE Gas requests that gas suppliers proactively watch for updated Operational Notices on DTE’s eNominator System, Gas Noms Webpage, and direct emails during this critical period.

Please contact your Account Manager for details.

For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 1-833-383-6667.

UPDATED: VOLUNTARY REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN FLOWING SUPPLY STARTING (May 20, 2020)

Due to the COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order, this project will be extended. Currently, maintenance is expected to go through July, with normal operations expected to be restored by July 31, 2020.

IT STORAGE INJECTION RESTRICTION (May 15, 2020)

Due to system operation limitations, beginning Gas Day 15, Timely Cycle, DTE Gas is restricting interruptible storage injections and interruptible balancing injections to 0 and will not be authorizing overruns until further notice. DTE Gas will notify customers as soon as the restriction can be lifted.

Please contact your Account Manager for details. For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 833.383.6667.

FOR SUPPLIERS SERVING EUT CUSTOMERS ONLY
VOLUNTARY REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN FLOWING SUPPLY (May 15, 2020)

The DTE Gas system is currently experiencing Critical Conditions Operations (CCO). This request for voluntary decrease in gas deliveries is a step prior to implementation of an Operational Flow Order (Per Section C3.2 of the DTE Gas Rate Book). DTE Gas system operating conditions are such that DTE Gas is requesting its End-Use Transportation customers to voluntarily deliver no more than 22% of their MDQ effective for the period Saturday, May 16, 2020 (Gas Day 16) through Monday, May 18, 2020 (Gas Day 18). Failure to do so may result in an issuance of an Operational Flow Order (OFO).

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a request to reduce usage.

DTE Gas request that gas suppliers proactively watch for updated Operational Notices on DTE’s eNominator System, Gas Noms Webpage, and direct emails during this critical period.

Please contact your Account Manager for details. For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 833.383.6667

EUT LOAD BALANCING STORAGE TRANSFERS – JUNE 2020 (May 15, 2020)

The deadline for EUT Load Balancing Storage Transfer Requests has been extended. EUT load balancing storage transfer requests for June 2020 business will be accepted until 5 p.m. on May 20, 2020.

Please contact your Gas Account Manager with any questions.

NOTICE OF POTENTIAL SYSTEM LIMITATIONS (May 8, 2020)

Due to high storage balances and expected high receipts on the system, cuts may be necessary. This activity may have the potential to affect IT storage, EUT's, and secondary receipts/deliveries. This is effective Gas Day May 9, 2020 Timely Cycle and will continue until further notice. Actual capacity will vary depending upon pipeline operations, weather and market conditions.

Please contact your gas account manager with any questions. For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 833.383.6667.

FOR GAS SUPPLIERS THAT SERVICE EUT CUSTOMERS ONLY (April 9, 2020)
WAIVER OF APRIL 2020 EUT EXCESS STORAGE CHARGES FOR APRIL 2020 MONTH-END BALANCES ONLY.

DTE Gas is aware that due to the COVID-19 concerns, many customer facilities are closed, and customer personnel may not be available to provide gas suppliers and energy managers intra-month meter reads. For this reason, DTE Gas will waive the Load Balancing Storage Charges for April 2020. EUT customers remain responsible to balance gas supplies by month-end April 2020 to ensure customers do not take DTE Gas system supply (Unauthorized Gas Usage).

Reminder: Due to pipeline maintenance, the voluntary request for reduction in flowing supply remains in effect starting April 6, 2020. Volumes moving through the Willow segment north of the following receipt locations will be constrained: ANR-WILLOW RUN (MAP #9038), PEPL-MCON (MAP #9028) AND NEXUS-YPSILANTI (MAP #9219). Actual capacity will vary depending upon pipeline operations, weather and market conditions. This is a request for a voluntary decrease in gas supply through the Willow segment. If volumes nominated exceed system capability during this time, cuts may be made per Sections 3.2 of the DTE Gas Rate Book.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order from Governor Whitmer, there could be work stoppage to this project, which would prolong the original estimated 10- week timeline. As more information becomes available regarding the timing, DTE will post updates as appropriate.

DTE requests that customers and gas suppliers proactively watch for updated operational notices on DTE’s eNominator system, Gas Noms Webpage and direct emails during this critical period.

Please contact your gas account manager with any questions. For scheduling questions, please contact Gas Nominations at 833.383.6667.

 

Voluntary Request for Reduction in Flowing Supply Update (March 27, 2020)
The scheduled outage below has been delayed and the new start date is April 6, 2020.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order from Governor Whitmer, there could be work stoppage to this project which would prolong the estimated 10- week timeline. As more information becomes available regarding the timing, DTE will post updates as appropriate.