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Under the new market structure, PG&E implemented a process to encourage shippers to balance their supplies with their loads during times when the integrity of the pipeline is threatened. The following terms and concepts are explained to help you understand the process. Your CGT Account Services Managers are also available to answer questions. If you would like additional information about OFOs, please refer to the OFO Settlement and gas Rule 14 (pdf).
1. OFO Overview
An Operational Flow Order is a mechanism to protect the operational integrity of the pipeline. Pacific Gas and Electric ...
2. Core Procurement's Involvement in the Balancing Process
Prior to the new market structure implemented in March 1998, Pacific Gas and Electric Company's ...
3. Impact of OFOs on Market Center Services
The Golden Gate Market Center services include storage, parking and lending ...
4. Impact of OFOs on PG&E Receipt Points
Receipt points are not constrained during OFOs unless all other measures fail to balance the system ...
5. Involuntary Diversion - Glossary Definition
Involuntary Diversions are called when there is a severe supply shortage and deliveries to core customers are threatened ...
6. OFO Defined
An Operational Flow Order is a mechanism to protect the operational integrity of the pipeline. Pacific Gas and Electric ...
7. OFO/EFO Compliance
Customer Actions for Compliance (Refer to Gas Rule 14) ...
8. OFO/EFO Noncompliance Charges
Your California Gas Transmission Detail of Bill includes a section that details any charges or credits incurred as a result of ...
9. OFO Noncompliance Charge Proceeds
All proceeds from OFO noncompliance charges go directly to the Balancing Charge Account, a balancing account ...
10. OFO Notices
Pacific Gas and Electric Company's California Gas Transmission will notify the market when an OFO is called ...
11. OFO Tolerance Bands and Associated Noncompliance Charges
When an OFO is required, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company's California Gas Transmission Operations Department ...
12. Pipeline Inventory
To maintain a safe and reliable pipeline system, Pacific Gas and Electric Company's pipeline inventory must operate within ...
13. Storage Assets Available for Balancing and Market Center
A portion of Pacific Gas and Electric Company's storage assets is set aside for use in balancing the pipeline system ...
14. Supply and Demand Forecast and OFO
The pipeline inventory forecast in Pipe Ranger sometimes changes quite abruptly. This can make ...
15. Supply Forecast
Pacific Gas and Electric Company forecasts supply based on scheduled volumes, interconnect capacity, outage schedules ...
16. Typical Inventory Trend
The following graph depicts the typical customer demand and supply behavior on a daily basis ...