PAA Natural Gas Storage LP is holding a nonbinding open season for 2 Bcf of firm gas storage service to be available beginning in the second quarter of 2011 at its Pine Prairie salt cavern facility in Evangeline Parish, LA.

PAA also is soliciting interest in firm storage service at Pine Prairie beginning in the second quarter of 2013 in order to assess market demand for additional expansions of the facility. PAA currently has 24 Bcf of working capacity in service at Pine Prairie and an additional 18 Bcf under construction. Pine Prairie is currently permitted for 48 Bcf.

The facility is 50 miles from Henry Hub, has multi-cycle injection and withdrawal capabilities and connectivity to eight major pipeline systems that serve the northeastern, midwestern and southeastern natural gas markets, PAA said. “We believe that Pine Prairie’s strategic location and operational flexibility offer distinct advantages to our customers and potential customers,” said PAA President Dean Liollio.

For information contact Richard Tomaski at (713) 652-3669, or Ben Reese at (713) 652-3678, or visit www.pineprairieenergycenter.com. The open season will end at 2 p.m. CDT on July 15.

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