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1. Continental ConnectorWPA October 25, 2005
3. 3 Connectivity / Take-Away
4. 4 Project DescriptionOpal to Southeast Aggregates Wyoming gas through existing El Paso infrastructure with minimal new facilities
First 600 MDth/d to Greensburg at favorable rate
Does not require large commitments can expand for 150 Mdthd
Rate is not less favorable for small shippers
Rampable with growth; avoids stranded demand charges
Project does not have to be supported entirely by Wyoming producers or State of Wyoming
Direct access uses existing El Paso pipeline infrastructure from Opal, Wind River, Wamsutter, and Powder River
Earmarked production is from Wyoming, not Colorado
1 to 2 Bcf/d expansion from mid-continent to southeast
42 pipe
Highest growth market in U.S.
Anchored by 500 MDth/d+ commitments from mid-continent
Predominately existing mid-continent production, which will alleviate Rockies basis
Late 2007 in-service to Greensburg, mid 2008 in-service to Perryville and Pugh, Alabama
Not an end-to-end Greenfield project, so timing delays minimized and environmental impacts much less
Fewer regulatory and environmental issues to delay or deter project or strand shipper at intermediate delivery points
5. 5 Projected North American Demand
6. 6 Project Summary Expecting to complete transportation letter agreement for commitment from mid-continent of 500 MDth/d this week
Primarily existing production
Will free up capacity from Greensburg on existing pipes
Will alleviate Rockies basis issue minimum of 1 year faster than alternatives at less cost to Rockies producer
Project utilizes existing infrastructure through most of route
7. 7 Project Schedule Preliminary engineering complete
NEPA pre-filing starting this week
NEPA scope much smaller than cross country Greenfield project
Open season on-going
Rates for different segments are established
Anticipate final agreements in January
FERC filing in late 2006 for entire project
Avoids risk of phased filing approach where project could stall at intermediate delivery points
Start construction in spring 2007
In-service to Greensburg late 2007
In-service to Perryville and Pugh mid 2008
8. 8 Project One Other Consideration Alaska Pipeline has stepped up horizon for delivery to U.S. given U.S. price levels
3 to 3.5 Bcf/d pipeline; 35 Tcf of recoverable gas
Producers are currently negotiating agreement with Alaska
Would follow with NEPA work in preparation of filing applications to Canada and U.S. Federal regulatory agencies
Will enter through Northwest, Chicago, and Northeast
Estimated 2012 in-service timeline per recent report
9. 9 Questions? Contact:
Craig Coombs 719-520-4387
Laine Lobban 719-520-4344
Ed Miller 719-520-4305