Why is there a need for additional storage in the western United States?
Webster: The need for natural gas storage in the region is well-documented. According to the Energy Information Administration, gas storage capacity in the West is about 660 Bcf compared to 2,225 Bcf for the eastern states. Meanwhile, markets in the West are growing, both in the use of traditional energy supplies and in the development of renewable resources. High-deliverability storage will support the real-time operation of natural gas-fired generation in response to variable power demand and will provide new options for both electric and gas producers to lower risk and optimize existing resources. P&GJ: What are some of the unique characteristics of this project as compared to other salt cavern storage projects? Webster: Clearly, the key distinction is our hub concept. This project is the first integrated energy storage facility that will serve western energy markets and is strategically located to become a crossroads of existing and developing electric, natural gas and other energy
