CAPACITYCENTER.COM SAMPLE REPORT SYSTEM NOTICE November 29, 2001 Pipeline: Northern Natural Gas Company Indicator: Critical Type: Critical Period Notice Posting date: NOV 29TH,2001 03:14:02 PM Effective Date: NOV 29TH,2001 03:14:00 PM Response Required: No response is required Notice Status: This is a new situation Text of this notice: c_l112901 November 29, 2001 We are sure you re aware of the various activities surrounding Enron Corp. Dynegy has announced that it has terminated the merger transaction. In regard to Northern Natural Gas Company, all pipeline bu siness and related activities will continue in the ordinary course of business. The pipeline will continue to operate pursuant to its service agreements and tariff. As you know, Northern Natural transports natural gas on behalf of its shippe rs and is not the supplier of the gas. Northern will cont inue to transport the gas received from suppliers for deliveries to the customers. Northern Natural, as the pipeline entity, continues to be solvent. Please feel free to call Dav e Neubauer at (402) 398-7402 or Mary Kay Miller at (402) 398-7060 if you have any que stions. We will keep you updated if any changes occur in regard to Northern Natural Gas. We appreciate your business and understanding during this time. Sincerely, Mary Kay Miller Dave Neubauer Vice President Vice President Rates and Certificates Business Development & Marketing HTTP://www.capacitycenter.com (978) 535-5868