nbpl announces new bison pipeline project note briefing meeting project denver nov 14 n border plans extension tap powder river basin powder river basin gas producers may get direct route midwest markets northern border pipeline released plans build new 325 mile greenfield pipeline mccabe mt gillette wy tap rapidly growing production powder river estimated hold 10 30 tcf gas basin rapid production growth captured attention industry numerous proposed pipelines including several new interstate plans would bring gas midcontinent gas grid northern border project called bison pipeline would add new route basin 375 000 500 000 mmbtu production starting november 2003 pipeline holding open season proposal dec 5 receipt points proposed bighorn fort union gas gathering migc thunder creek gas services bi directional interconnect accessing williston basin interstate pipeline baker storage field also proposed connection northern border provide powder river producers direct access several local distribution companies including montana dakota alliant interstate power midamerican energy nicor gas people gas nipsco also provides access anr pipeline midwestern ngpl northern vector projected recourse rate 26 cents dth negotiated 10 year demand rate cuts 4 cents pipeline offering mileage sensitive rates expected allow shipper tailor supply access optimize transportation value northern border plans hold briefing project denver nov 14 information contact project director paul miller omaha nb 402 398 7758 james hoff denver 303 575 6475 see pipeline web site www com