Update 1: Inspection of the impacted pipeline segment is ongoing. Northern is conducting an investigation into the cause of the incident and developing a return to service plan. At this time, a return to service date is not known. Updates will be provided as the repair plan develops, with the next update coming no later than Monday, January 19, 2026. At this time, the capacity impacts at the five points described below remain unchanged.

 

If you have any questions, contact your marketing or customer service representative.

 

Original Notice: Northern has experienced a Force Majeure event between the Hinckley, Minnesota, and Carlton, Minnesota, compressor stations located near Willow River, Minnesota, which requires operating capacity to be lowered to a combined 225,000 Dth/day effective immediately and until further notice at the following points.

 

·       GRLKS/NNG Carlton (POI 388)

·       GRLKS/NNG Wakefield (POI 21972)

·       GRLKS/NNG Grand Rapids (POI 78994)

·       Semco Marquette M-35 (POI 79374)

·       Semco Marquette Emergency Receipt (POI 79379)

 

Incremental nominations at these points may not be accepted for the Intraday 3 nomination cycle for Gas Day Friday, January 16, 2026. Northern will be required to allocate the points to the reduced combined operating capacity of 225,000 Dth/day beginning with the Evening nomination cycle for Gas Day Saturday, January 17, 2026, and continuing until resolved.

 

Northern has called a Carlton Obligation beginning with Gas Day Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Carlton Obligation will remain in effect. Provided Northern continues to receive the 225,000 Dth of supply at the points listed above, any Carlton penalty resulting from an allocation at the points listed above will be waived.

 

Please continue to monitor Northern’s website for updates.

 

Please see Operationally Available Capacity on Northern’s website for current flow information and the Market Area Group Allocation Maps for a list of impacted points.