Gulf South Pipeline Continues Normal Operations

Gulf South Pipeline Continues Normal Operations

Company Assesses Pipeline System During Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Gulf South Pipeline continues to operate its natural gas pipeline system and is meeting the natural gas delivery needs of its customers in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Gulf South's shippers have reduced levels of their gas supply delivered into the pipeline in the directly affected areas. In addition, some of Gulf South's customers in southern Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama have reduced gas consumption or have temporarily shut down facilities to assess the operational status of their facilities.

Gulf South continues to assess its pipeline system to identify and remedy any immediate safety or operational issues. At this time, no significant safety or operational issues have been identified. Gulf South is also in communication with its employees and customers throughout the Gulf Coast area impacted by Katrina and its aftermath and is working to assist them in addressing their immediate needs.

Gulf South Pipeline owns and operates one of the largest interstate natural gas pipeline systems in the Gulf Coast region and provides critical links to many major markets nationwide. The company's pipeline system is comprised of approximately 7,600 miles of pipeline with 30 compressor stations, numerous pipeline interconnects, and two natural storage facilities. More information is available on the Internet at http://www.gulfsouthpl.com/ .

CONTACT: CLAIRE BURUM
GULF SOUTH PIPELINE
713-544-6274

Source: Gulf South Pipeline

CONTACT: Claire Burum of Gulf South Pipeline, +1-713-544-6274

Web site: http://www.gulfsouthpl.com/

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