Federal Register #Docket No. CP26-75-000

FERC Solicits Environmental Assessment and Public Input for Major Natural Gas Pipeline Expansions in MS and TX

This opportunity involves the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) overseeing major natural gas pipeline expansion projects in Mississippi and Texas: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Office of Public Participation - Primary OEMs and Vendors: - Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (primary for Line 31 Expansion Project) - El Paso Natural Gas Company (for Permian West Expansion Project) - Products/Services Requested: - Construction and operation of approximately 10.2 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline (Line 31 Pipeline Loop) in Madison County, MS - Construction of 1.6 miles of 16-inch-diameter pipeline (Line 14P Lateral) connecting to Lines 14 and 18, extending to Entergy Mississippi's Traceview Advanced Power Station - New Ridgeline Compressor Station with three 1,500 horsepower units - New Ridgeland Meter and Regulator Station at milepost 1.6 of the Line 14P Lateral - Main line valves, inspection gauge pig launcher/receivers, and cathodic protection - 9-mile, 30-inch-diameter pipeline loop and appurtenances in Hudspeth County, TX (Permian West Expansion Project by El Paso Natural Gas Company) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects are designed to increase firm incremental natural gas transportation capacity (up to 125,000 Dth/d for Line 31, 82,229 Dth/d for Permian West) - Environmental assessment will address public safety, ecosystem impacts, soil compaction, compensation, property values, water resources, aquatic species, and cultural resources - Public participation is encouraged with a formal comment period - Federal and state authorizations are required before construction can proceed

Description

This notice announces the schedule for the preparation of an environmental assessment for the Line 31 Expansion Project by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. The project involves constructing and operating approximately 10.2 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline, 1.6 miles of 16-inch-diameter pipeline, a new compressor station, and a new meter and regulator station in Madison County, Mississippi. The expansion will provide up to an additional 125,000 dekatherms per day of firm incremental natural gas transportation capacity. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will issue the environmental assessment for public comment and aims to complete the federal authorization decision by September 13, 2026.

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