Crossroads Pipeline Co., a subsidiary of Nipsco Industries, said Thursday its open season to test shipper interest in the Crossroads Pipeline expansion exceeded the company’s expectations. Companies expressed interest in over 600,000 Dth/d for the proposed interconnect. The open season for the Crossroads expansion began February 16 and ended March 31.

The expansion’s capacity has not been determined yet, Maria Hibbs, a Nipsco spokesperson said, because no commitments have been received. She expects to receive customer commitments within the next 45-60 days. Hibbs declined to answer how much of the 600,000 Dth/d would turn into commitments.

The expansion was first announced in February (see NGI Feb. 15). It will cost between $35-$45 million to build the 25-mile extension which will interconnect with Northern Border Pipeline and NGPL at North Hayden, IN. If completed, the expansion would increase throughput 300% from its current 150,000 Dth/d level. It would also increase the FT rate that is currently $0.1093/Dth.

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