Iroquois Announces Wright Transfer Compressor Project Open Season

Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010

Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. ("Iroquois") has announced the commencement of a binding open season for its Wright Transfer Compressor (WTC) project which would add up to 15,400 horsepower of transfer compression at Iroquois' existing interconnection with Tennessee Gas Pipeline's 200 Line in Wright, New York.

As supplies on Tennessee have increased from Marcellus Shale and Atlantic LNG, Iroquois has received significant interest from shippers in making its Wright interconnect bi-directional.  According to Scott Rupff, Vice President of Marketing, Development and Commercial Operations, "The WTC project would enable us to physically receive gas from Tennessee, further diversifying supply options for our customers, enhancing system reliability and reducing supply cost. The siting of this transfer facility adjacent to our existing compressor station brings added benefit as it will minimize the environmental and community impact and help streamline the permitting process."

WTC would compress up to 375 MDth/day from Tennessee into Iroquois at Iroquois' rate zone boundary, thereby enabling WTC shippers to supply both Zone 1 and Zone 2 markets on Iroquois.  The project is targeted for service commencing Summer 2012. Any party interested in acquiring firm transportation capacity on the WTC project may express such interest during this open season. Results from the open season will determine the final design and scope of the project.

Bids will be accepted beginning Monday, August 30, 2010 through Friday, October 15, 2010, 5:00 PM EDT. Open season bid forms, and additional information on the WTC project, are available on Iroquois' website at www.iroquois.com.

Source: PR Newswire