Below you will find advisories and formal notices that may be relevant to you. Please check this page regularly to ensure you stay up to date with the latest information. We also encourage all customers to manage their contact information on file with Symmetry by logging into the customer portal, which will help ensure you receive all relevant email communications and important notices.
Critical Notices
Critical Notices
This list of notices and flow orders may be incomplete and it is the customers’ responsibility to check with its LDC, upstream pipeline and state and local government officials for further information. If you have questions regarding the potential impacts of an applicable Flow Order, we encourage you to contact your Transporter directly.
Other general notices and weather advisories can be found below this table, click the blue title bar above to minimize this table or scroll down for more.
Table Data Last Updated: 2/3/2023 6:25pm CT
| Notice Issuer | Notice Type | Notice Description | Start Date | Expire | Notice Link | Active? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Gas Pipeline | Operational Alert | Critical Maintenance - TGP Meter #421085 | 11/17/2022 | TBD (expected 1/23/2023) | Link | Yes |
| Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division (MLGW) | Flow Order | Memphis Operational Flow Order (OFO) | 12/22/2022 | TBD | Link | Yes |
| Energy Transfer | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) | 12/22/2022 | TBD | Link | Yes |
| Enterprise Texas Pipeline LLC | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) | 12/22/2022 | TBD | Link | Yes |
| TIGT | Flow Order | Grand Island North Directional Notice; Grand Island North Directional Notice Update #1 (issued 12/23/2022) | 12/22/2022 | TBD | Link; Update #1 | Yes |
| Texas Eastern Transmission (TE) | Flow Order | System Wide Operational Flow Order | 12/30/2022 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| BBT Mid Louisiana Gas Transmission, LLC | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order | 12/30/2022 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| Texas Eastern Transmission (TE) | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order | 1/12/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) | Operational Alert | Cold Weather Alert (Notice ID: 120978) | 1/17/2023 | TBD | Link | Yes |
| East Tennessee Natural Gas (ETNG) | Flow Order | Balancing Alert Operational Flow Order (OFO) | 1/19/2023 | 1/28/2023 | OFO Notice Lift Notice | No |
| East Tennessee Natural Gas (ETNG) | Flow Order | Maximum Allowable Delivery (MAD) Service | 1/20/2023 | 1/28/2023 | MAD Notice Lift Notice | No |
| Texas Eastern Transmission (TE) | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order; Partial Lift Notice for M2-30 and M30 effective 1/28/2023 (issued 1/26/2023). OFO for M2-24 Remains in effect until 1/31/2023 | 1/20/2023 | M2-30 and M3 - 1/28/2023; M2-24 - 1/31/2023 | OFO Notice; M2-30, M3 OFO Lift Notice Superseding OFO Notice Eff 1/31/2023 | No |
| Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C. (CIG) | Operational Alert | Winter Weather Alert | 1/20/2023 | TBD | Link | Yes |
| Wyoming Interstate Company, L.L.C. (WIC) | Operational Alert | Winter Weather Alert | 1/20/2023 | TBD | Link | Yes |
| Southern Natural Gas Company (SNG) | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (Notice ID: 707709); OFO Downgraded to Type 3 Level 1 OFO effective 1/24/2023 (Notice ID: 707715); OFO Upgrade to Type 3 Level 2 effective 1/26/2023 (Notice ID: 707719); Cancellation Notice (Notice ID: 707729) | 1/23/2023 | 1/28/2023 | SNG Critical Notices; OFO Notice; OFO Downgrade Notice; OFO Upgrade Notice; Lift Notice | No |
| Southern Natural Gas Company (SNG) | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (Notice ID: 707710); OFO Downgraded to Type 3 Level 1 OFO effective 1/24/2023 (Notice ID: 707714); OFO Upgrade to Type 3 Level 2 effective 1/26/2023 (Notice ID: 707718); Cancellation Notice (Notice ID: 707728) | 1/23/2023 | 1/28/2023 | SNG Critical Notices; OFO Notice; OFO Downgrade Notice; OFO Upgrade Notice; Lift Notice | No |
| El Paso Natural Gas (EPNG) / Southwest Gas Corporation | Flow Order | Strained Operating Condition (SOC) | 1/24/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| DTE | Operational Alert | Cold Weather Advisory | 1/25/2023 | 2/10/2023 | Weather Advisory | Yes |
| Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC - Casper Division | Operational Alert | Casper Cold Weather Advisory (Notice ID 29353) | 1/25/2023 | TBD | Casper Notices | Yes |
| Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC - Gillette | Operational Alert | Cold Weather Advisory - Gillette (Notice ID 29354) | 1/25/2023 | TBD | Gillette Notices | Yes |
| Black Hills Colorado Gas | Operational Alert | Cold Weather Advisory (Notice ID 29356) | 1/25/2023 | TBD | BHE Colorado Notices | Yes |
| ANR | Operational Alert | Winter Weather Warning; Phase 2 Cold Weather Extreme Condition effective gas day 1/29/2021 (issued 1/27/2023) | 1/25/2023 | 2/7/2023 | Weather Advisory; Extreme Condition | Yes |
| Liberty / Transco | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order | 1/26/2023 | 1/28/2023 | OFO Notice OFO Termination | No |
| Transco | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Imbalance | 1/26/2023 | 1/28/2023 | OFO Notice; OFO Termination | No |
| Liberty / SONAT | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) for Short Imbalances | 1/26/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) / Xcel Energy Company | Flow Order | Under-Delivery Operational Flow Order (OFO) | 1/27/2023 | 2/1/2023 | OFO Notice; Lift Notice | No |
| TIGT / NorthWestern Energy | Operational Alert | System Wide Load Advisory Action | 1/27/2023 | TBD | Load Advisory | Yes |
| Wyoming Interstate Company, L.L.C., (WIC) | Operational Alert | Winter Weather Alert (Notice ID: 120998) | 1/27/2023 | TBD | Weather Advisory | Yes |
| Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C. (CIG) | Operational Alert | Winter Weather Alert (Notice ID: 120997); Update #1 (issued 1/26/2023; Notice ID: 120999) | 1/27/2023 | TBD | Weather Advisory; Update #1 | Yes |
| Madison Gas and Electric | Operational Alert | High Flow Constraint- Warning | 1/27/2023 | TBD | HFC Warning | Yes |
| Dominion Energy | Flow Order | Balancing Restriction | 1/28/2023 | 2/2/2023 | Balancing Restriction; Lift Notice | No |
| Southern Star | Operational Alert | Winter Weather Warning; Downgrade Notice - Winter Weather Watch (issued 1/27/2023) | 1/28/2023 | 2/1/2023 | Winter Weather Warning; Winter Weather Watch; Termination Notice | No |
| Black Hills IA, NE & KS Gas | Operational Alert | Cold Weather Advisory (Notice ID 29358) | 1/28/2023 | TBD | BHE Notices | Yes |
| Kansas Gas Service | Operational Alert | Critical Winter Weather Warning | 1/28/2023 | TBD | Weather Advisory | Yes |
| Natural Gas Pipeline Company (NGPL) | Operational Alert | Hourly Takes Advisory - Market Delivery Zone | 1/28/2023 | 2/6/2023 | Advisory Notice Removal Notice | Yes |
| Alliant Energy - Wisconsin Power and Light Company | Operational Alert | High Flow Constraint Warning | 1/28/2023 | TBD | HFC Warning | Yes |
| Alliant Energy - Interstate Power and Light Company | Operational Alert | High Flow Constraint Warning | 1/28/2023 | TBD | HFC Warning | Yes |
| Northern Natural Gas Company (NNG) | Operational Alert | Weekend Outlook January 28-30, 2023 | 1/28/2023 | 1/30/2023 | Weekend Outlook | No |
| Northern Natural Gas Company (NNG) | Operational Alert | SOL | 1/28/2023 | 1/31/2023 | NNG Critical Notices | No |
| Northwestern Energy (NWE) | Operational Alert | Short Critical Days | 1/28/2023 | 1/31/2023 | NWE Notice | No |
| MidAmerican Energy Company | Operational Alert | System Notice - Warning Day | 1/28/2023 | TBD | System Notice - Warning Day | Yes |
| Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company (PEPL) | Operational Alert | Weather Alert | 1/28/2023 | TBD | Weather Alert; Update #1 | Yes |
| MoGas Pipeline LLC | Operational Alert | Weather Alert | 1/28/2023 | TBD | Weather Alert | Yes |
| Colorado Springs Utilities | Flow Order | G4T Restricted Delivery Day Event | 1/29/2023 | 2/2/2023 | RDD Notice Lift Notice | No |
| Enable Midstream Partners (EMP Company 3300) | Operational Alert | Cold Weather System Advisory | 1/28/2023 | 2/1/2023 | Cold Weather System Advisory | No |
| Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC (MRT) | Operational Alert | Mainline High Utilization System Protection Warning (SPW) (Notice ID: 4460) | 1/29/2023 | TBD | SPW Notice; MRT Notices | Yes |
| Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C. (CIG) | Flow Order | Notice of Strained Operating Condition (SOC) (Notice ID: 121001) | 1/30/2023 | 2/1/2023 | SOC Notice; Cancellation Notice | No |
| Enable Gas Transmission (EGT) | Operational Alert | Balancing Alert (Notice ID: 5183) | 1/30/2023 | TBD | EGT Notices; Balancing Alert (5183) | Yes |
| Atmos Pipeline - Texas (APT) | Operational Alert | Winter Weather Warning | 1/30/2023 | 2/3/2023 | Winter Weather Warning | No |
| Texas Gas Service (TGS) | Operational Alert | Notice of Severe Weather Conditions | 1/30/2023 | 2/2/2023 | Notice | No |
| Texas Eastern Transmission (TE) | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Updated 1/30/2023 | 1/31/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice; Updated OFO Notice | Yes |
| Northern Natural Gas Company (NNG) | Operational Alert | SOL | 1/31/2023 | 2/3/2023 | NNG Critical Notices | No |
| Transco | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Imbalance; Terminated 1/31/2023 | 1/31/2023 | 1/31/2023 | OFO Notice; OFO Termination | No |
| East Tennessee Natural Gas (ETNG) | Flow Order | Balancing Alert Operational Flow Order (OFO) | 1/31/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| East Tennessee Natural Gas (ETNG) | Flow Order | Maximum Allowable Delivery (MAD) Service | 1/31/2023 | TBD | MAD Notice | Yes |
| Enable Gas Transmission (EGT) | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) (Notice ID: 5184); Revised OFO (issued 2/1/2023 - Notice ID: 5188); OFO Terminated (issued 2/2/2023 - Notice ID 5190) | 1/31/2023 | 2/3/2023 | EGT Notices; OFO (5184); Revised OFO (5188) OFO Termination | Yes |
| Black Hills / Kansas Gas Utility Company, LLC (KGU) | Operational Alert | Kansas - Operational Alert | 1/31/2023 | TBD | Operational Alert | Yes |
| Transco | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Imbalance | 2/3/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| Liberty / Transco | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Short Imbalances | 2/3/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (TCO) | Flow Order | Critical Constraint - Transport Critical Day | 2/3/2023 | TBD | Critical Constraint Notice | Yes |
| Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Daily Critical Day (Notice ID: 385800); Downgrade Notice (Notice ID:385812); Downgrade Notice (Notice ID:385813); | 2/3/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice; OFO Downgrade Notice; OFO Downgrade Notice | Yes |
| Southern Natural Gas Company (SNG) | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Type 3 Level 1 (Notice ID: 707746) | 2/3/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| Liberty / SONAT | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Short Imbalances | 2/3/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice | Yes |
| Duke Energy | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Cold OFO | 2/3/2023 | 2/5/2023 | Cold OFO Notice | Yes |
| Transco | Flow Order | Operational Flow Order (OFO) - Imbalance | 2/6/2023 | TBD | OFO Notice | No |
Alerts previously listed that have now expired have been removed from this table. As new alerts are identified, the table will be updated with that information.
UPDATE 1/27/23: Notice of Uncharacteristic Natural Gas Market Pricing in Western US
Elevated West Region Natural Gas Market Prices
1/27/2023
As previously communicated, over the last few months uncharacteristically high natural gas market prices, in some cases many multiples above average, and increased market volatility have been impacting the Western region of the United States and may continue to do so for a period of time. These market dynamics can largely be attributed to several fundamental supply/demand market factors impacting virtually all market participants in this region.
To help our customers make the best decisions about their natural gas supply needs, we provide some additional insights below into the market dynamics that are contributing to this elevated price environment.
What is driving the elevated prices and market volatility in this region?
- Regional supply/demand market fundamentals coupled with impacts of winter weather have been a primary driving force.
- Supply:
- Historically low natural gas storage levels – currently Pacific Region natural gas storage levels are over 32% below the five-year average for the region, putting additional pressure on already strained pipeline infrastructure.
- Insufficient natural gas storage capacity in the region to meet demand.
- Reduced pipeline capacity due to maintenance activities further limiting the ability of supply to reach demand centers.
- Regional natural gas production, while increasing, remains insufficient to meet elevated demand in the short-term.
- Demand:
- Competing high priced markets led by California, putting upward pressure on regional pricing.
- Winter weather has continued to push demand upwards as cold weather drives demand for power and heating.
- Increased consumption of natural gas for power generation in California
- Cold and dry weather in the Pacific NW resulted in reduced hydroelectric power exports to California.
- Simultaneously, wetter- and colder-than-normal temperatures in California reduced availability of renewable power supply resulting in increased reliance on natural gas fired power generation.
Combined, the above factors have played a significant role in driving prices and price volatility higher than previously experienced in the region.
What can you do?
- Review your operational needs so that you can make informed decisions based on how these market conditions may affect your business. Note: If you plan to make any significant changes to your usage, please inform your account representative immediately.
- Reach out to your account representative to discuss what options may be available to you to mitigate impacts of the current elevated price environment – our team is here to help.
We recognize that many customers may be receiving invoices significantly higher than normal. Our goal is to provide active and ongoing communications so that customers understand the underlying market forces driving these increases and to continue to work closely with you to find the best energy solutions for your needs.
We appreciate your business and thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Reminder: Keeping your contact information with Symmetry updated is the best way to ensure you receive important notices and other relevant account updates and information from Symmetry. If you have not reviewed your contact information recently, please do so today by logging in to your customer account online at the Symmetry Customer Portal.
Winter Weather Advisory (1/25/23)
Winter Weather Advisory
1/25/2023
Please be advised, weather forecasters are predicting colder temperatures and more significant winter weather moving in beginning on or around Saturday, January 28th, 2023, including large parts of the Northwest, Rockies, and Central United States.
Winter weather events can affect both demand and supply, putting pressure on natural gas infrastructure and consumption; as such, we strongly encourage all customers to closely monitor the situation in their area and to take any necessary precautions as they deem appropriate.
If you plan to make any significant operational changes, including meaningful alterations to your usage, please let your sales representative know immediately. Both expected and unexpected operational changes impact Symmetry and its customers during times of high-price volatility.
Please be on the lookout for any further notices from Symmetry* as well as your other service providers.
If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to your sales representative directly.
Reminder: Keeping your contact information with Symmetry updated is the best way to ensure you receive important notices and other relevant account updates and information from Symmetry. If you have not reviewed your contact information recently, please do so today by logging in to your customer account online at the Symmetry Customer Portal.
Winter Weather Advisory Update (1/17/23)
Winter Weather Advisory
1/17/2023
Please be advised, weather forecasters are predicting colder temperatures and more significant winter weather moving in beginning Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, including large parts of the Northwest and Rockies. Also note that Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) has issued a weather alert stating in part:
“Due to the winter weather, specifically the potential of heavy accumulations of snow and possible power outages, beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C. (CIG) is anticipating an increase in demand on its system which will limit its ability to manage imbalances associated with supply shortfalls. Therefore, when necessary to minimize imbalances and protect system integrity, underperformance caps will be placed on nonperforming receipt points effective the next available nomination cycle until further notice.”
Winter weather events can affect both demand and supply, putting pressure on natural gas infrastructure and consumption; as such, we strongly encourage all customers to closely monitor the situation in their area and to take any necessary precautions as they deem appropriate.
Customers can limit their exposure to high daily prices by staying close to their contract volume. If you plan to make any significant operational changes, including meaningful alterations to your usage compared to your First of Month (FOM) nominations, please let your sales representative know immediately. Both expected and unexpected operational changes impact Symmetry and its customers during times of high-price volatility.
Please be on the lookout for any further notices from Symmetry* as well as your other service providers.
If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to your sales representative directly.
Reminder: Keeping your contact information with Symmetry updated is the best way to ensure you receive important notices and other relevant account updates and information from Symmetry. If you have not reviewed your contact information recently, please do so today by logging in to your customer account online at the Symmetry Customer Portal.
Winter Weather Advisory Update (12/28/22)
Winter Weather Advisory Update
12/28/2022
Now that extreme winter weather conditions have subsided in much of the country and operating conditions are largely returning to normal, we encourage you to review the current status of operational alerts and orders in your area.
To get the most up-to-date information, we recommend contacting your Transporter directly. In addition, notices and other advisories are typically made available online on the Critical Notices page of our website at https://symmetryenergy.com/notices/, which is updated periodically.
Symmetry appreciates your understanding and cooperation during this challenging winter weather event.
Reminder: Keeping your contact information with Symmetry updated is the best way to ensure you receive important notices and other relevant account updates and information from Symmetry. If you have not reviewed your contact information recently, please do so today by logging in to your customer account online at the Symmetry Customer Portal.
Winter Weather Advisory (12/19/22)
Winter Weather Advisory
12/19/2022
Please be advised, weather forecasters are predicting colder temperatures and more significant winter weather moving across large portions of the United States over the next two weeks.
Winter weather events can affect both demand and supply, putting pressure on natural gas infrastructure and consumption; as such, we strongly encourage all customers to closely monitor the situation in their area and to take any necessary precautions as they deem appropriate.
Customers can limit their exposure to high daily prices by staying close to their contract volume. If you plan to make any significant operational changes, including meaningful alterations to your usage compared to your First of Month (FOM) nominations, please let your sales representative know immediately. Both expected and unexpected operational changes impact Symmetry and its customers during times of high-price volatility.
Please be on the lookout for any further notices from Symmetry* as well as your other service providers.
*Keeping your contact information up to date is the best way to ensure you receive important notices and other relevant account updates and information. If you have not reviewed your contact information recently, please do so today by logging in to your customer account online at the Symmetry Customer Portal.
Winter Weather Advisory (12/13/22)
Winter Weather Advisory
12/13/2022
Please be advised, weather forecasters are predicting colder temperatures and more significant winter weather moving in over the next two weeks, including large parts of the Northwest, Rockies, and Central United States.
Winter weather events can affect both demand and supply, putting pressure on natural gas infrastructure and consumption; as such, we strongly encourage all customers to closely monitor the situation in their area and to take any necessary precautions as they deem appropriate.
Customers can limit their exposure to high daily prices by staying close to their contract volume. If you plan to make any significant operational changes, including meaningful alterations to your usage compared to your First of Month (FOM) nominations, please let your sales representative know immediately. Both expected and unexpected operational changes impact Symmetry and its customers during times of high-price volatility.
Please be on the lookout for any further notices from Symmetry* as well as your other service providers.
*Keeping your contact information up to date is the best way to ensure you receive important notices and other relevant account updates and information. If you have not reviewed your contact information recently, please do so today by logging in to your customer account online at the Symmetry Customer Portal.
Market Notice: UPDATE Uncharacteristic Natural Gas Market Pricing in Western US (12/12/22)
UPDATE 12/12/22: Notice of Uncharacteristic Natural Gas Market Pricing in Western US
12/12/2022
Following up on our communication of December 9, 2022, regarding uncharacteristically high natural gas market prices in the Western region of the United States. High prices have continued with NWPL currently trading at $38 and SOCAL trading at $44.
If you make any operational changes based on these high prices, please let your sales representative know immediately. Both expected and unexpected operational changes impact Symmetry and its customers during times of high-price volatility.
This notice is to ensure our customers are aware of the elevated pricing environment so that they can make informed decisions.
Factors potentially impacting natural gas prices may include ongoing and incidental maintenance, pipeline outages, production activities, as well as winter weather, among others.
Please be on the lookout for any further notices from Symmetry* as well as your other service providers.
If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to your sales representative.
*Keeping your contact information up to date is the best way to ensure you receive important notices and other relevant account updates and information. If you have not reviewed your contact information recently, please do so today by logging in to your customer account online at the Symmetry Customer Portal.
Market Notice: Uncharacteristic Natural Gas Market Pricing in Western US (12/8/22)
Notice of Uncharacteristic Natural Gas Market Pricing in Western US
12/8/2022
We are observing uncharacteristically high natural gas market prices in the Western region of the United States. For example, NWPL is currently trading at $30 with First of the Month (FOM) pricing at $11.00. Similarly, SOCAL is also trading at $30 with FOM pricing at $13.75.
This notice is to ensure our customers are aware of the elevated pricing environment so that they can make informed decisions.
Factors potentially impacting natural gas prices may include ongoing and incidental maintenance, pipeline outages, production activities, as well as winter weather, among others.
Please be on the lookout for any further notices* from Symmetry as well as your other service providers.
*Keeping your contact information up to date is the best way to ensure you receive important notices and other relevant account updates and information. If you have not reviewed your contact information recently, please do so today by logging in to your customer account online at the Symmetry Customer Portal.
RRC Notice: Winter Weather Outlook (11/22/22)
On November 22, 2022, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) issued the following notice:
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Notice to Oil & Gas and Pipeline Operators: Winter Weather Outlook
The National Weather Service is predicting chances of snow in parts of the Midland-Odessa and Panhandle regions late Thursday into Friday.
While there is still some uncertainty about the extent of the wintry precipitation, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) advises all operators under the RRC’s jurisdiction in areas of potential impact to take the following actions:
To view the full notice, visit the RRC website at https://rrc.texas.gov/media/0v0ddnld/nto_cid-winter-weather-forecast_11-22-2022.pdf.
To view critical infrastructure information, visit the the Railroad Commission of Texas website.
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