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Washington Gas Light Company Submits Response to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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The Washington Gas Light Company, in its capacity as a complainant, has submitted a response to the Office of Energy Market Regulation in a proceeding related to gas transmission issues. The company has provided detailed information on restrictions experienced in capacity, transportation services, and pipeline segments. The submission includes tables for both the Washington Gas Light Company and the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, as well as additional notes on pertinent information.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Washington Gas Light Company experienced a restriction in their contracted-for capacity from January 15-22, 2024, due to a threat of up to 15% restrictions on firm capacity during a Force Majeure period.
  • The company's contracted-for service was physically restricted during this time due to an Operational Flow Order issued by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC.
  • The restriction occurred on the Line VB and CSLOSTRI (Lost River CS MA30) of the pipeline, which was added as a constraint point due to the Force Majeure declaration.
  • Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC provided advance notice of the restriction and invoked Force Majeure for the restriction.
  • The company, in its capacity as a complainant, has submitted this response as part of the proceeding that began in June 2025.
  • The submission includes detailed information on transportation services and contracts, including FTS numbers #4484, #210090, #77323, #176681, and SST numbers #7599, #6800, #100303.

Statistics:

  • The company experienced a restriction in their contracted-for capacity on January 15-22, 2024.
  • The restriction threatened up to 15% of firm capacity for the entire Force Majeure period.
  • The company's contracted-for service was physically restricted during this time.
  • Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC invoked Force Majeure for the restriction.

Sources:

  • Washington Gas Light Company Response to Office of Energy Market Regulation June 20, 2025, Data Request B.5, Dated July 3, 2025.
  • BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY AND WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY v. COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC DOCKET NO. RP25-740-000.

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