Federal Register #2026-07108

FERC Notice: Natural Gas Pipeline and Compressor Projects (Viola Project and Others)

This notice provides an overview of regulatory filings and project updates overseen by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) related to natural gas infrastructure: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. (Viola Plant owner) - El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. - Viking Gas Transmission Company - Western Area Power Administration - MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline, LLC - Primary Projects and Products: - Construction of approximately 19.33 miles of new 16-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline (Line UA) in Sumner County, Kansas - Installation of the Wellington Compressor Station (three compressor units totaling 12,375 horsepower) - Addition of a mainline valve on Line U - Construction of a new meter station (Evergy Meter Setting) to connect to the Viola Plant (710 MW) - Other Regulatory Filings: - Rate and tariff updates by El Paso Natural Gas Company, Viking Gas Transmission Company, and Western Area Power Administration - MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline, LLC's request to vacate part of a certificate for auxiliary facilities in Lincoln and Sweetwater Counties, Wyoming - Notable Requirements: - Projects support the operation of the Viola Plant and involve significant new pipeline and compressor infrastructure - No direct solicitation for procurement of products or services; notice is informational regarding regulatory and environmental review processes - Key Locations: - Sumner County, Kansas (Viola Project) - Lincoln and Sweetwater Counties, Wyoming (MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline facilities) - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (regulatory office)

Description

This notice from the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces filings related to natural gas pipeline projects and rate changes. It includes information about the Viola Project in Sumner County, Kansas, which involves constructing new pipeline and compressor facilities to support a power generation plant. The notice also covers procedural details for public comments and interventions regarding these filings.

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