​Information for suppliers in rural Texas excluding Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast

Approved Transportation Services suppliers provide natural gas to large-volume end-use commercial and industrial customers within CenterPoint Energy's service area. Suppliers coordinate with CenterPoint Energy Transportation Services on the delivery of the appropriate quantity of natural gas into the CenterPoint Energy distribution system, and CenterPoint Energy transports the natural gas to the end-use customer's meter.

A participating end-use customer will receive one bill from the supplier that will cover all charges for natural gas service, including CenterPoint Energy's cost of transporting the natural gas to the meter.

Qualifying for Transportation Services in Rural Texas excluding Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast

To qualify for Transportation Services in Texas, excluding Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast, an end-use customer must consume an average of at least 10 Mcf per day on an annual basis. The end-use customer enters into a contract with the supplier (or shipper) of their choice for natural gas supply, upstream pipeline capacity, as necessary, and distribution service for a minimum term of one year. The supplier enters into a minimum one-year contract with CenterPoint Energy Transportation Services for delivery of natural gas to the customer's meter. 

Getting Started in Rural Texas

An Exhibit A agreement must be signed by the supplier and the end-use customer and submitted to CenterPoint Energy by the supplier at least 30 days prior to the anticipated start date of new transportation services. All renewals or changes in service must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the anticipated renewal or change date.

For more information, contact TransportationServices@CenterPointEnergy.com.

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