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Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Natural Gas Report - November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025
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N-1Report - Redacted 10 passages
Preamble p. p. 11
3 - 4 Source: NS Power Consumption Data, Confidential - 5 Headwater data https://headwaterexp.com/ - 6 M&NP US deliveries https://infopost.enbridge.com/infopost/ 7 8 Daily average gas prices in New England were approximately USD $9.34/MMBt...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's natural gas consumption patterns and pricing strategies, highlighting how the company adjusts its fuel usage based on price fluctuations and utilizes fuel switching between different energy sources. It also notes that NS Power's weighted average gas prices may differ from daily index prices due to its contractual arrangements.

3 Repsol p. pp. 12-13
3 Repsol 4 As shown in Figure 8, send-out of natural gas from Saint John LNG for the 2024-2025 winter 5 season built on gains from the previous year, increasing approximately 52 percent from the 6 previous winter. The 2024-2025 winter send...

AI summary The 2024-2025 winter season saw a 52% increase in natural gas send-out from Saint John LNG compared to the previous winter, aligning with historical norms. First-of-the-month prices also rose by USD $5.44/MMBtu on average during this period.

NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED p. pp. 13-14
NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED - 1 As shown in Figure 9 , for the summer season, Repsol's send-out of natural gas from Saint John - 2 LNG was below the previous year, decreasing by approximatel...

AI summary The NS Power Natural Gas Report highlights a 17% decrease in Saint John LNG send-out during the summer of 2025 compared to the previous year. First-of-the-month prices were also USD $1.12/MMBtu lower on average. Winter peak send-out was higher in the 2024-2025 season, with approximately 70% of base send-out gasified and delivered to the M&N US system.

Figure 15 – Uses of Natural Gas on M&NP US November 1, 2024 – March 31, 202515 1 p. pp. 17-19
Figure 15 – Uses of Natural Gas on M&NP US November 1, 2024 – March 31, 202515 1 2 3 Source: https://infopost.enbridge.com/infopost/ 4 In the summer season, as shown in Figure 16 below, the majority (55 percent) of the gasflowed 5 into M&N...

AI summary Figure 15 illustrates the distribution of natural gas usage on the M&NP US system between November 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. The majority (55%) of the gas flowed into M&NP Canada, with 44% consumed on the M&NP US system and minimal amounts flowing into other pipelines.

Figure 20 – Northeast Daily Pricing-Summer20 1 p. pp. 23-24
Figure 20 – Northeast Daily Pricing-Summer20 1 3 Note: On July 21, 2022 pricing peaked at $19.55/MMBtu exceeding the graph range. The graph 4 has not been expanded as the rest of the data would become too compressed to be useful. 6 As show...

AI summary Figure 20 shows that average Northeast daily pricing in the 2025 summer season was 68% higher than the previous year but equal to the 10-year historical average. A note mentions that on July 21, 2022, pricing peaked at $19.55/MMBtu, exceeding the graph range. A confidential attachment provides additional comparative data.

Figure 21 – U.S. Dry Natural Gas Production (Million Cubic Feet)21 1 p. pp. 24-25
Figure 21 – U.S. Dry Natural Gas Production (Million Cubic Feet)21 1 2 3 Source: https://www.eia.gov/dnav/ng/hist/n9070us2m.htm 4 - 5 As shown in Figure 21 above, gas production continues on a upward trajectory. All time records - 6 contin...

AI summary The text discusses increasing U.S. dry natural gas production and storage levels, referencing figures from a report by NS Power. It highlights rising production trends and storage peaks, with data sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Figure 29 – November 1, 2024-October 31, 2025, Atlantic Bridge Flows34 5 p. pp. 33-35
Figure 29 – November 1, 2024-October 31, 2025, Atlantic Bridge Flows34 5 8 Source: https://infopost.enbridge.com/infopost/ - 10 To view the FERC filings associated with this project, refer to the following website: - 11 https://ferconline....

AI summary The document references Figure 29, which outlines Atlantic Bridge flows from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, and provides a source for the data. It also includes a link to FERC filings related to the Atlantic Bridge project, specifically CP16-9-000.

NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED p. pp. 35-50
NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED 1 2 6.0 COUNTERPARTY CONTACTS 3 6.1 Conference/Special Meeting Interactions 4 5 6.2 Consumers Group 6 There is nothing to add at this time. 7 8 6.3 Portland Natur...

AI summary NS Power attended several meetings with natural gas transmission companies, including PNGTS, Enbridge, and TC Energy, discussing topics such as incremental capacity, toll control, and toll settlement extensions. Enbridge's meeting was not attended by NS Power due to overlapping discussions with another forum.

3 9.4 Developments in Canadian LNG Exports p. p. 50
3 9.4 Developments in Canadian LNG Exports - 5 There are currently 8 LNG Export facilities proposed or under construction in Canada. Refer to - 6 Figure 36 for the complete list. 2 4 40 https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2025- 11/...

AI summary The section discusses developments in Canadian LNG exports, noting that there are currently 8 proposed or under construction LNG export facilities in Canada. A reference is made to Figure 36 for a complete list and a link to a relevant government energy report.

1 14.0 CONCLUSION p. p. 61
1 14.0 CONCLUSION 2 - 3 Natural gas markets over the reporting period transitioned from the extreme price dislocations - 4 observed following the onset of the Ukraine war toward conditions more consistent with historical - 5 norms. This no...

AI summary Natural gas markets have stabilized somewhat following the Ukraine war, but remain volatile due to weather, geopolitical, and infrastructure factors. Nova Scotia Power's natural gas consumption exceeded forecasts due to compliance with emissions regulations and the integration of renewable electricity. Natural gas remains essential for system reliability and the transition to a cleaner electricity system.

N-2NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1 to 11 - Redacted 12 passages
UNLEASH U.S. LNG p. pp. 47-49
UNLEASH U.S. LNG - Distribute U.S. LNG to replace Foreign Coal - Expand Pipeline & LNG Infrastructure - 3 Accelerate Natural Gas Development Eliminates >1B Metric Tons of CO 2 /yr (Above Current LNG Pace) Potential to add a Saudi Arabia wo...

AI summary The document discusses the potential of expanding U.S. LNG infrastructure to replace coal, reduce emissions, and increase global energy supply. It highlights the environmental benefits and the scale of natural gas development needed to meet future demand.

H 's th l ty: p. p. 49
H 's th l ty: More than 3 billion people still live without reliable access to affordable, reliable and clean energy. - No lights for school at night. - No refrigeration for medicine. - No heating or cooling in extreme temperatures.

AI summary Over 3 billion people lack reliable access to affordable and clean energy, leading to challenges such as lack of lighting, refrigeration for medicine, and heating or cooling in extreme temperatures.

Our Vision: p. pp. 52-53
Our Vision: Serving humanity by driving energy usage to 50 MWh per capita to create $50,000 GDP per capita, & do it in 50 years

AI summary The vision presented aims to achieve 50 MWh of energy usage per capita and $50,000 GDP per capita within 50 years, illustrated with figures on page 53.

Point to the Action p. pp. 57-61
Point to the Action Donors can align their support with their passion Partner Organization Problem Solution Type of Energy Geography Program Project Eliminating indoor air pollution with propane vs solar-electric is 10 times more cost effe...

AI summary The text discusses a program aimed at providing clean energy for cooking to over 200,000 people annually, highlighting that using propane is 10 times more cost-effective than solar-electric solutions. It includes figures and images to illustrate the challenge and results.

Natural gas meets the trifecta for energy solutions p. pp. 64-65
Natural gas meets the trifecta for energy solutions Sources: 1Energy Information Administration (EIA) Carbon Dioxide Emissions Coefficients by Fuel; 2U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Annual Energy Outlook, 2023. Avg. Unit Cost...

AI summary The text discusses the advantages of natural gas as an energy solution, referencing carbon dioxide emissions coefficients, energy costs, and capacity factors from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). It highlights natural gas's role in meeting energy needs with economic and environmental considerations.

How Nat Gas Markets are Moving Now p. pp. 77-79
How Nat Gas Markets are Moving Now Regional Market Dynamics and the Delicate S&D Balance for Natural Gas Presented By: Jack Weixel, Senior Director LDC NE Forum, June 2025

AI summary The document discusses regional market dynamics and the delicate supply and demand balance for natural gas, presented by Jack Weixel, Senior Director of LDC NE Forum, in June 2025.

Production – Gains to be Evident Soon Lower 48 Production Trends p. pp. 81-82
Production – Gains to be Evident Soon Lower 48 Production Trends - Production hit 105.6 in March but has had to retreat slightly due to a punchless end of winter and a return to storage surplus. We expect the next three months to be at or...

AI summary Production reached 105.6 Bcf/d in March but has since declined slightly due to weak winter demand and storage surplus. A resurgence in production is expected to be delayed by about four months due to low demand and price issues. Summer gasfired power use and increased LNG liquefaction utilization at Corpus Christi and Plaquemines are expected to impact demand and prices.

Dom South Basis Outlook ($/MMBtu) p. pp. 88-89
Dom South Basis Outlook ($/MMBtu)

AI summary The document presents a visual representation of the Dom South Basis Outlook in dollars per million British thermal units (MMBtu), likely showing projected or current energy pricing trends for the Dom South region.

More natural gas is required to feed growing electricity demand p. pp. 96-97
More natural gas is required to feed growing electricity demand Electrification of heating and transport, data centers and AI-driven future will create growth in power demand not seen in past two decades RAPID INCREASE IN ELECTRICITY DEMAN...

AI summary The document highlights the rapid increase in electricity demand due to electrification of heating and transport, data centers, and AI-driven technologies. Demand is projected to grow by 5% from 2010-2024 and 32% from 2025-2040, with the majority of growth expected in 2024 and driven by large data centers and EV adoption.

Domestic Natgas Demand and Exports (Bcf/d) p. pp. 106-107
Domestic Natgas Demand and Exports (Bcf/d) - » Res/Com LDC demand is flat over the long term, although year to year varies with weather. - » Industrial sector use has grown more than 5 Bcf/d over the past 15 years with U.S. feedstock cost...

AI summary Natural gas demand in Nova Scotia shows flat residential and commercial demand, but significant growth in industrial and power sectors. Industrial use has increased by over 5 Bcf/d over the past 15 years due to U.S. feedstock cost advantages, while gas demand in the power sector has grown due to the retirement of coal-fired generation. LNG is projected to be the main growth driver in the future.

Potential Power Demand for AI Converted to Natural Gas Equivalence p. p. 108
Potential Power Demand for AI Converted to Natural Gas Equivalence © Copyright 2025 RBN Energy 5 Source: Electric Power Research Institute

AI summary This section discusses the potential power demand for AI, converted to natural gas equivalence, and includes a figure from RBN Energy and the Electric Power Research Institute.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL p. p. 114
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-11: 2 3 Reference page 63 of the report. 4 5 Please explain any engagement undertaken by NS Power with Eastward Energy about the 6 potential future use of natural gas in Nova Scotia's electricity system, inclu...

AI summary NS Power has not formally engaged with Eastward Energy regarding potential future use of natural gas in Nova Scotia's electricity system. However, they have supported Net Zero Atlantic's study on hybrid heating, which involves multiple organizations and is expected to provide insights on cost impacts and system costs by Q1 2026.

100785NSEB (NSPI) IR 1 to 11 - Redacted 1 passage
Request IR-1 O:
Request IR-1 O: - Reference page 40, lines 3 7 of the report, refers to the LDC Gas Forum Northeast 2025, - 32 stating: "An NS Power representative attended the Northeast LDC forum held in Boston, MA in - 33 June 2025. The major themes of...

AI summary The request asks for a copy of a presentation or summary of commentary from the LDC Gas Forum Northeast 2025 regarding the impact of AI/datacenters on natural gas use, particularly in the Northeast US and any residual impact in Canada.

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