Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Fuel Cost Adjustment" in M12660

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Natural Gas Report - November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025
15 passages 3 documents

Fuel Cost Adjustment across all matters →

N-1Report - Redacted 12 passages
NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED p. pp. 6-35
NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED 1 Figure 28 – (CONFIDENTIAL) Forecast Consumption and Prices vs. Actuals April-October 2 2025 with PHP in the Forecast, with PHP in the Actuals 34 3 Figure 29 – N...

AI summary The NS Power Natural Gas Report for the period November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, includes confidential figures and data on natural gas consumption, prices, and flows. It covers forecasts, actuals, and comparisons of consumption and supply across various regions and facilities.

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.

4 2.8 NS Power NYMEX Hedging p. p. 27
4 2.8 NS Power NYMEX Hedging 6 NS Power's monthly forecast gas consumption for the winter period (based on the forecast 7 completed prior to the consumption period) was MMBtu/day. March 8 2025 was forecast to be month at MMBtu/day. Please...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's monthly forecast gas consumption for the winter and summer periods in 2025, referencing confidential data and recommendations presented to the Fuel Strategy Table (FST). Specific figures are not provided, but the document directs readers to confidential binders and attachments for detailed information.

NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED p. pp. 27-28
NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED - 1 As shown in Figure 24 , NS Power financially hedged a portion of the November 2024 to October - 2 2025 forecast Henry Hub requirements and AECO and Algonquin...

AI summary NS Power has financially hedged a portion of its natural gas requirements for the period November 2024 to October 2025, as illustrated in Figure 24, which includes forecast consumption and NYMEX Henry Hub, AGT Basis Swaps, and AECO Basis Swaps.

9 2.9 Swing Swaps p. p. 28
9 2.9 Swing Swaps - 10 NS Power did not hedge any of the November 2024 to October 2025 forecast Henry Hub Swing - 11 Swap requirements. Most months in the period that had material (over 10,000 MMBtu/day) - 12 forecast consumption were pric...

AI summary NS Power did not hedge any of the November 2024 to October 2025 forecast Henry Hub Swing Swap requirements, as most months in the period with material forecast consumption were priced using first-of-the-month indexes, which eliminated the need for swing swaps. Similar actions were taken for Algonquin or AECO basis swing swaps.

NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED p. p. 28
NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED 1 November 2024 to October 2025 period. Most months in the period that had material (over 2 10,000MMBtu/day) forecast consumption were priced off first-of-the-mon...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's natural gas hedging strategies for the November 2024 to October 2025 period, including the use of basis swaps and swing swaps. It references confidential data and methodologies for hedging and fuel strategy recommendations.

Section 66 p. pp. 28-33
Port Hawkesbury Paper load in Figure 28. & lt;sup>28 Confidential Attachment 1, Tab "Fig 25 a&b, 26 a&b" Cell Range P8-W33 NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED Forecast Consumption and Prices April t...

AI summary The text references confidential NS Power natural gas reports and figures related to forecast consumption and prices from April to October 2025, with and without PHP (likely a program or initiative) in the forecast and actuals. The figures are part of a regulatory proceeding and include data from confidential attachments.

1 8.0 LONG-TERM FORECAST p. pp. 45-46
1 8.0 LONG-TERM FORECAST 2 3 NS Power Gas Demand Forecast 4 - 5 NS Power's long-term demand forecast for natural gas is contingent on the relative delivered cost - 6 of gas compared to alternatives. 7 - 8 The latest consumption forecast, u...

AI summary NS Power's long-term natural gas demand forecast depends on the relative delivered cost of gas compared to alternatives. The forecast uses data from the Q4 2025 Fuel and Purchased Power forecast and modeling for the NS-NB Reliability Intertie Project Application (M12217).

13 9.2.1 World LNG Pricing p. p. 47
13 9.2.1 World LNG Pricing 15 Figure 33 shows LNG pricing for multiple trading points in the world from 2024 to 2025. Prices 16 are forecast to be very muted compared to what was seen in prior years. Henry Hub sees strong DATE FILED: Decem...

AI summary The text discusses global LNG pricing from 2024 to 2025, noting that prices are expected to be significantly lower than in previous years, with Henry Hub showing strong trends. A reference is made to a Platts document for more details.

NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED p. pp. 47-48
NS Power Natural Gas Report for November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 REDACTED 1 winter price growth year-over-year on increasing demand. 2 Figure 33 – (CONFIDENTIAL) World LNG Pricing 2024 actuals, 2025-2026 Forecast38 3 4 5 6 European LNG...

AI summary The NS Power Natural Gas Report discusses winter price growth due to increasing demand and provides a comparison of LNG pricing in different regions, including US Gulf Coast Netback, JKM (Asia), and TTF (Europe). A figure is referenced that shows these comparisons and forecasts for 2025-2026.

1 13.0 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE p. p. 55
1 13.0 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE 2 3 In response to FAM Audit 2022-2023 Recommendation VII-1, the following section highlights 4 considerations, and opportunities, for securing the lowest cost supply of natural gas for NS Power 5 customers....

AI summary This section addresses FAM Audit 2022-2023 Recommendation VII-1, focusing on securing the lowest cost natural gas supply for NS Power customers by examining physical constraints and contracting opportunities in light of current and future demand growth.

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 2 passages
NON-CONFIDENTIAL p. p. 7
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-8: 2 3 Given the new IESO – NS interest in an additional 300 MW of gas-fired generation, will that 4 provide an opportunity for NS Power to jointly contract for additional firm gas capacity? 5 Please discuss....

AI summary NS Power is asked about opportunities to jointly contract for additional firm gas capacity with IESO Nova Scotia, but cannot comment due to unclear gas supply responsibilities. NS Power also explains increased natural gas consumption forecasts due to a Certificate of Variance allowing higher SO₂ emissions and revised fuel procurement strategies.

Spotlight: Winter Storm Elliot p. pp. 98-99
Spotlight: Winter Storm Elliot L-48 Dec. '22 Average Daily Power Generation vs. Peak Day Power Generation (Dec. 24, '22) by Fuel Type with Associated CO 2 Power Emissions Gas pipelines needed to reduce emissions 51% more coal + fuel oil ge...

AI summary During Winter Storm Elliot, power generation on the peak day showed a 51% increase in coal and fuel oil usage compared to the average, leading to a 42% rise in CO2 emissions. This occurred because gas was constrained and renewables could not meet the increased demand, resulting in the use of more carbon-intensive fuels.

101440Board letter re: accepted as filed 1 passage
M12660 – NS Power – Natural Gas Report – November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025 p. p. 0
M12660 – NS Power – Natural Gas Report – November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025 On December 24, 2025, Nova Scotia Power Inc. filed a Natural Gas Report that reviewed the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. The Board panel rev...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. filed a Natural Gas Report covering November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. The Board approved confidentiality requests for parts of the report, noting redactions align with the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) Plan of Administration. The report is accepted with the understanding that natural gas activity remains subject to FAM audit.

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