With a spring shut-in test of the Bridgeport Storage Pool in West Virginia continuing through Monday, Dominion said that thus far it has managed to conduct the test without backing off any production. “However, the warm weather predicted for the weekend might necessitate backing off some production,” the pipeline said Thursday. “This could affect production in Bubbles 4202, 4203 and 4205, as well as production in Tucker County, the Greer Field and production behind the station at Peoria.” Dominion field personnel will notify producers if any shut-ins are necessary.

Sonat noted Thursday that Bear Creek Storage Field shut-in testing is under way, limiting firm storage (CSS) customers’ daily injection and withdrawal quantities. Based on current supply and projected demand, the pipeline said it will exceed its maximum injection capacity beginning with the start of Saturday’s gas day. It asked shippers and poolers to monitor actual receipts and deliveries to avoid imbalances, and said no due-pipe imbalance make-up nominations will be accepted starting Saturday. A Type 6 OFO probability forecast will be posted around 2 p.m. CST Friday.

Westcoast noted that on Monday there will be reduced flows to Northwest at Sumas for about six hours due to scheduled maintenance by Northwest. No impact is expected, Westcoast said; however, in preparation for this event it is “attempting to position linepack accordingly. Please keep accounts within system tolerance.”

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