Open Season
02/11/08 Anchor Shipper Announcement (pdf)
Florida Gas Transmission Company (FGT) has completed an open season for the proposed Phase VIII pipeline expansion project in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The open season gave potential shippers the opportunity to tell FGT how much capacity they want on the proposed expansion.
FGT is considering increasing the capacity of its mainline facilities to provide additional firm transportation service capacity to Florida. The potential expansion would include construction of additional large diameter pipeline and the installation of additional compression. FGT also will consider offers from existing shippers wishing to permanently turn back unneeded capacity.
The results of the open season will determine the final scope of the project, which includes the configuration of the expansion facilities, the cost of the facilities and the incremental capacity available to shippers. Pending regulatory approvals, FGT would anticipate a spring 2011 in-service date for the project.
"This project would provide the State of Florida and our customers with additional natural gas transportation capacity needed for the growing Florida market," said Bob Hayes, senior vice president and chief commercial officer of Florida Gas Transmission. "Building additional looping on FGT’s existing pipeline system provides a very effective way to bring new gas supplies to Florida while minimizing the impact on land use and the environment."
Research indicates the state’s population is expected to continue to increase and demand for energy continues to climb. Currently, 85 percent of the natural gas consumed in Florida is used for electric generation.
The open season began January 14, 2008, and closed on February 15, 2008. For more information, please contact Jack Boatman at 713.989.2114 or one of the marketing representatives listed below:
 Jim Dowden | 407.838.7080 |
| Dan Swanson | 407.838.7014 |
| Mike Taran | 407.838.7007 |
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