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Storage helps Ontario utilities move gas from lower-demand periods to higher-demand periods.
Deliverability is the rate at which gas can be withdrawn and delivered when needed, especially during winter peaks.
⚡ Storage volume matters, but peak-day deliverability is often the critical reliability factor.
Deliverability
The practical ability to provide gas to customers at required volumes and rates under expected operating conditions.
During a prolonged cold spell, a utility relies on storage withdrawals each day to avoid overdependence on high-priced spot gas.
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Last Updated: 2026-03-28