Gas Nominations Involve More than Just Scheduling

Abstract

This Energy Insights report discusses gas nominations, scheduling, and settlement for pipelines. The gas nominations process is receiving more attention as gas prices trend lower and transportation makes up a greater percentage of the burner-tip price. In addition, regulation has brought increased scrutiny of the process. Optimizing the gas nominations path depends on information and supporting information technology - gas nominations, scheduling, and settlement applications.

According to Jill Feblowitz, program director, Energy Wholesale Strategies, at Energy Insights, "Given the need for audit ability, speed, and supportability, many companies have begun to consider packaged gas nominations applications. Automation can lead to a slight reduction in the size of the scheduling staff, but the real benefit is in using optimization to arrive at better transportation paths and deals."