COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION COMPANY
                        NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
                                OCTOBER 17, 2001

Notice ID: 3187
5 - NO RESPONSE REQUIRED

Columbia Gulf Transmission is auctioning 10,250 dth/d of available firm
capacity on the mainline.  This capacity is from Rayne, Louisiana to Leach,
Kentucky at CGT's maximum FTS-1 transportation rate.

This capacity will be available starting November 1, 2001, with a maximum term
of 20 years and a minimum term of two years. Bids must be received by 9:00 a.m.
(Central Time) October 24, 2001.

Details of this capacity auction may be found in the Columbia NAVIGATOR system,
under the capacity release folder, offers icon, offer summary, offer type,
capacity auction, offer number 33801.

For additional information please contact either Janice Felton at (713)
267-4210 or Martha Blake at (713) 267-4213.