Norfolk

VA Distributor Claims Columbia Not Fulfilling Service Obligations in Peak Winter Months

Norfolk,VA-based Virginia Natural Gas Inc. (VNG) has accused Columbia Gas Transmission pipeline of failing to meet its firm service obligations during peak winter months due to poorly maintained facilities. As a result, the local distribution company (LDC) said it suffered damages of more than $37 million because it was forced to pay for firm service that Columbia Gas did not deliver, and had to scramble elsewhere to meet the gas needs of its firm customers.

January 19, 2004

VA Distributor Claims Columbia Not Fulfilling Service Obligations in Peak Winter Months

Norfolk,VA-based Virginia Natural Gas Inc. (VNG) has accused Columbia Gas Transmission pipeline of failing to meet its firm service obligations during peak winter months due to poorly maintained facilities. As a result, the local distribution company (LDC) said it suffered damages of more than $37 million because it was forced to pay for firm service that Columbia Gas did not deliver, and had to scramble elsewhere to meet the gas needs of its firm customers.

January 15, 2004