Federal Register #CP26-130-000

FERC Seeks Public Comment on Northern Natural Gas Pipeline Abandonment and Expansion Projects

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is seeking public and stakeholder input on the environmental review of two major pipeline projects proposed by Northern Natural Gas Company:

• Government Buyer

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy

• OEM / Project Proponent

  • Northern Natural Gas Company

• Projects Overview

  • Ventura to Farmington A-Line Abandonment and Capacity Replacement Project
  • Abandonment in-place of approximately 131 miles of aging pipeline
  • Construction of pipeline extensions totaling 17.9 miles
  • Northern Lights 2027 Expansion Project
  • Construction of pipeline extensions totaling 28.5 miles
  • Uprating of the turbine compressor unit at the Hugo Compressor Station in Washington County, Minnesota

• Products/Services Requested

  • Pipeline abandonment and construction (totaling approximately 46.7 miles of new pipeline)
  • Compressor station upgrades
  • No specific part numbers or quantities for commercial products; focus is on large-scale infrastructure work

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • This is a public scoping and comment period under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), not a procurement for goods or services
  • Input is requested on environmental impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures
  • Projects span multiple counties in Iowa and Minnesota

• Locations

  • Work and environmental review cover Hancock and Worth counties in Iowa, and Carver, Dakota, Freeborn, Isanti, Jackson, Martin, Morrison, Scott, Stearns, Steele, Watonwan, and Washington counties in Minnesota
  • Hugo Compressor Station in Washington County, Minnesota

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a scoping period to gather public and agency comments on environmental issues related to Northern Natural Gas Company's proposed Ventura to Farmington A-Line Abandonment and Capacity Replacement Project and the Northern Lights 2027 Expansion Project. These projects involve abandonment of aging pipelines, construction of new pipeline extensions, and upgrades to compressor stations across multiple counties in Iowa and Minnesota. The environmental review will assess impacts on geology, water, wildlife, cultural resources, land use, air quality, and safety. Public input will help focus the environmental analysis and decision-making process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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