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Storage and deliverability determine how effectively Ontario utilities can manage cold-weather demand spikes and intraday balancing deviations.
Commercial optimization must account for inventory trajectory, withdrawal limits, transport constraints, and market price spreads.
Storage Optionality
The economic and operational value created by deciding when to inject or withdraw gas subject to inventory, rate, and contractual constraints.
⚡ Peak-day withdrawal capability can be more valuable than seasonal average inventory levels.
A utility sees tightening peak-week weather forecasts.
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Last Updated: 2026-03-28