Federal Register #2026-07326

FERC Environmental Assessment Notice for Ameren-EMRT Big Hollow Pipeline Project

This notice concerns the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) environmental assessment for the Ameren-EMRT Big Hollow Project pipeline construction: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy - OEM/Vendor: - Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC (EMRT) is the primary project proponent and pipeline operator - Products/Services Requested: - Construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline lateral (approx. 9.6 miles, 20-inch diameter) from Monroe County, IL to Jefferson County, MO - Measurement and regulation station downstream of the tie-in with Ameren's Big Hollow Energy Center - Appurtenant pipeline facilities to support pipeline operation - Project Purpose: - Pipeline will supply up to 200,000 million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day to Ameren's Big Hollow Energy Center, supporting new gas-fired generation at the site of the retired Rush Island Energy Center - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Environmental Assessment (EA) concludes no significant impact on the human environment - Public comments on the EA are invited - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities for materials; this is a regulatory approval notice, not a direct procurement of goods - Locations: - Pipeline construction and operation in Monroe County, IL and Jefferson County, MO - FERC offices in Washington, DC and Rockville, MD for regulatory oversight

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Ameren-Emrt Big Hollow Project by Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC. The EA evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the project, which involves constructing and operating a natural gas pipeline and related facilities in Illinois and Missouri to supply natural gas to Ameren's Big Hollow Energy Center. The assessment concludes that the project would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and invites public comments on the EA.

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