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The maximum gross heating value of the gas delivered to/by Enbridge hereunder shall be forty-one point three (41.3) megajoules per cubic metre. The gas to be delivered hereunder to Enbridge may be a commingled supply from \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2019s gas sources of supply. The gas to be delivered by Enbridge may be a commingled supply from Enbridge\u2019s sources of gas supply; provided, however, that helium, natural gasoline, butane, propane and other hydrocarbons, except methane, may be removed prior to delivery to Shipper. 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THE REDACTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, AND THE TERMS HAVE BEEN MARKED AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACE WITH TWO ASTERISKS (**). by Processor regarding said quality specifications, all Committed Gas delivered by Shipper to Processor shall meet the quality specifications of that pipeline.", "size": 2, "hash": "62acd07f0ebd61a6ebf56bbbd7fcc562", "id": 8}, {"samples": [{"hash": "53BN4vIVNXJ", "uri": "/contracts/53BN4vIVNXJ#heating-value", "label": "Heads of Agreement (Triton Energy LTD)", "score": 16.0, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "gross-calorific-value", "type": "definition", "offset": [7, 28]}, {"key": "cubic-foot", "type": "definition", "offset": [77, 87]}], "snippet": "have a Gross Calorific Value not less than eight hundred fifty (850) BTU per cubic foot and not more than eleven hundred fifty (1,150) BTU per cubic foot.", "size": 2, "hash": "7dc73d15c676f61808959c6dce86980b", "id": 9}, {"samples": [{"hash": "eeVaN5cjv5r", "uri": "/contracts/eeVaN5cjv5r#heating-value", "label": "Master Gas Purchase Agreement (Epic Energy Resources, Inc.)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "all-purposes", "type": "definition", "offset": [4, 16]}, {"key": "this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [23, 37]}, {"key": "including-without-limitation", "type": "clause", "offset": [39, 67]}, {"key": "pricing-and-payment", "type": "clause", "offset": [69, 88]}, {"key": "number-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [119, 128]}, {"key": "contained-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [134, 146]}, {"key": "terms-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [186, 194]}, {"key": "the-gross", "type": "clause", "offset": [196, 205]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "definition", "offset": [281, 299]}, {"key": "this-article", "type": "definition", "offset": [300, 312]}, {"key": "water-vapor", "type": "clause", "offset": [334, 345]}, {"key": "standard-base-conditions", "type": "definition", "offset": [349, 373]}, {"key": "delivery-conditions", "type": "clause", "offset": [402, 421]}, {"key": "hydrogen-sulfide", "type": "definition", "offset": [545, 561]}, {"key": "other-non", "type": "clause", "offset": [565, 574]}, {"key": "calculation-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [622, 640]}], "snippet": "For all purposes under this Agreement, including without limitation, pricing and payment, the heating value of and the number of Btus contained in the Gas shall mean, and be measured in terms of, the gross number of Btus that would be contained in the volume of such Gas (measured in accordance with this Article) when saturated with water vapor at Standard Base Conditions, adjusted to reflect actual delivery conditions. Provided, however, Gas containing less than seven (7) pounds of water per MMcf shall be deemed dry. 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In practice, this clause specifies the method or reference standard used to determine the heating value, such as higher or lower heating value, and may outline procedures for testing or verifying the fuel's energy content. Its core function is to ensure both parties have a clear, agreed-upon basis for evaluating fuel quality, thereby preventing disputes over energy content and ensuring fair pricing or performance assessments."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}