NGTL System FT- D Transfers

Updated January 17, 2019

On February 13, 2018, the TTFP approved a change to the FT-D Group 1 Transfer process.  As of March 1, 2018 transfers from FT-D Group 1 Delivery points, 1958 - Empress Border or 6404 – McNeill Border only, may be submitted online on a daily basis for evaluation by NGTL.  With the removal of a set date and time for submitting FT-D1 transfer requests, the evaluation of these requests will now be completed on a first come, best efforts basis.  This change to a daily process will continue on a trial basis as a twelve-month pilot approach as addressed in the TTFP.  NGTL has the discretion to suspend this pilot if any unintended negative consequences to the system are observed. 

Transfer requests for FT-D Group 1 (other than Empress Border or McNeill Border), FT-D Group 3 and from FT-D Group 2 to FT-Group 1 locations will continue to be done via paper or email requests on a monthly basis as outlined below.

 

Opportunity to Transfer a Group 1 Delivery Contract

Effective August 1, 2018 Transfer requests for FT-D Group 1 (other than Empress Border or McNeill Border), to other FT-D Group 1 or 2 Points may be requested only on the fourth last business day of the month, and the 4th business day prior to the 15th of each month on or before 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time (MT) for service starting the 15th or start of following month. All parties wishing to request a contract transfer can do so by completing the FT-D Transfer Request Form. A completed and executed FT-D Transfer Request form must be faxed to NGTL FT-D Transfer Request at 1.403.920.2341 or an email with the executed form sent to [email protected] prior to the deadline shown below, in order for a contract be considered for Transfer.

Please see the list of dates below for the 2018 FT-D Group 1 Transfer request deadlines.

2019 FT-D Group 1 to FT-D Group 1 or 2 Transfer Request Deadlines

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
Wed, January 9	Tues, April 9	Tues, July 9	Tues, October 8
Mon, Januuary 28	Thurs, April 25	Fri, July 26	Mon, October 28
Mon, February 11	Thurs, May 9	Fri, August 9	Fri, November 9
Mon, February 25	Tues, May 28	Tues, August 27	Tues, November 26
Mon, March 11	Tues, June 11	Tues, September 10	Tues, December 10
Tues, March 26	Tues, June 25	Wed, September 25	Thurs, December 19

 

• On the fourth last business day of the month, requests for new FT-D and STFT service offered in the Daily Open Seasons which close  at 10am MT will be processed prior to considering FT-D Transfers.  Additionally, any Transfer request must not exceed the capacity posted for these Open Seasons.   
• One-way Transfers will remain at the new location for the balance of the term of the contract or until a subsequent transfer request is made and approved.
• Transfers to a Delivery Point and back to the original Delivery Point (“Out/Back Transfers”) may be requested. The Transfer will be permanently held at the new location until the subsequent “Back” Transfer is effective.
• Transfer Request Form cannot have more than one Transfer “From” Location or more than one Transfer “To” Location.
• No advance bookings for future months will be considered until the month prior of service.

 

Evaluation of Transfer Requests for Group 1 Locations

Transfer Requests will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

1. After the 11 am MT Transfer request deadline, transfer requests will be considered and processed up to the capacity limit of the existing facilities.
2. If requests exceed capacity at a Delivery Point, requests will be allocated on a prorated basis.
3. Customers will be notified of the results of their requests.
4. Contracts will be prepared and forwarded to customers for execution.
5. Customers must return executed contracts prior to the transfer start date.

 

Opportunity to Transfer a Group 2 Delivery Contract

FT-D Group 2 to other FT-D Group 2 Delivery Locations:

The opportunity to Transfer a FT-D contract from one FT-D Group 2 Delivery Point to other FT-D Group 2 Delivery Points may be requested daily.  All parties wishing to request a FT-D2 to FT-D2 contract transfer can do so by using the NGTL Dovetail Contracting system or by completing the FT-D Transfer Request Form.  Since these requests will be evaluated on a first come basis it is highly encouraged you use the system as the paper request takes more time to submit for evaluation.  Should you wish to submit a paper request, a completed and executed FT-D Transfer Request form must be faxed to NGTL FT-D Transfer Request at 1.403.920.2341 or an email with the executed form sent to [email protected].

FT-D Group 2 to FT-D Group 1 Delivery Locations:

The opportunity to Transfer an FT-D contract from a FT-D Group 2 Delivery Point to FT-D Group 1 Points will only be considered at mid-month and end-of-month.  Please refer to the process outlined in the Group 1 section above. 

 

Evaluation of Transfer Requests for Group 2 Locations

1. Transfer Requests from Group 2 to Group 1 will be evaluated according to the process outlined in the Group 1 section above.   
2. TransCanada will process requests to Transfer an FT-D contract from one FT-D Group 2 Delivery Point to another FT-D Group 2 Delivery Point on a first come basis. The requests will be considered and processed up to the capacity limit of the existing facilities.
3. Customers will be notified of the results of their requests.
4. Contracts will be prepared and forwarded to customers for execution.
5. Customers must return executed contracts prior to the Transfer date.
6. Transfers will be in effect as per Transfer Date requested by the customer.

 

Opportunity to Transfer a Group 3 Delivery Contract

The opportunity to Transfer a FT-D contract from one FT-D Group 3 Delivery Point to other FT-D Group 3 Points will be offered on the fourth last business day of the month, on or before 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time (MT) for service starting the following month.

Please see the list of dates below for the 2018 FT-D Group 3 Transfer request deadlines.

2019 FT-D Group 3 Transfer Request Deadlines

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
Mon, January 28	Thurs, April 25	Fri, July 26	Mon, October 28
Mon, February 25	Tues, May 28	Tues, August 27	Tues, November 26
Tues, March 26	Tues, June 25	Wed, September 25	Thurs, December 19

 

• One-way Transfers will remain at the new location for the balance of the term of the contract or until a subsequent transfer request is made and approved.
• Transfers to a Group 3 Delivery Point and back to the original Group 3 Delivery Point (“Out/Back Transfers”) may be requested. The Transfer will be permanently held at the new location until the subsequent “Back” Transfer is executed

• Transfer Request Form cannot have more than one Transfer “From” Location or more than one Transfer “To” Location.

• No advance bookings for future months will be considered until the month prior of service.

 

Evaluation of Transfer Requests for Group 3 Locations

   Transfer Requests will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

1. After the 11 am MT Transfer request deadline, will be considered and processed up to the capacity limit of the existing facilities.
2. If requests exceed lateral or meter station capacity at a Delivery Point, requests will be allocated on a prorated basis.
3. Contracts will be prepared and forwarded to customers for execution.
4. Customers must return contracts prior to the transfer start date
5. Transfers will be in effect for the first of the requested month.

 

Financial Assurance Requirements

Successful bidders will be required to maintain or increase existing financial assurances as required by TransCanada. For financial assurance information please refer to paragraph 10.1 of General Terms and Conditions of  the NGTL Tariff.

 

Other Information

1. NGTL Tariff – Transfer of Service Section 7.0
2. For more information, please contact: Customer Account Manager or email [email protected]