Federal Register #Docket No. CP26-175-000

Compressor Station Upgrade and Capacity Expansion for Athens Optimization Project

This opportunity involves a major compressor station upgrade for the Athens Optimization Project, overseen by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Department of Energy. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEM/Vendor: - Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (project applicant and equipment provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of four obsolete 1950s-era natural gas turbine units (totaling 32,000 horsepower) - Installation of two new, efficient natural gas turbine units (totaling 36,200 horsepower) - Net increase of approximately 4,200 horsepower - Expansion to provide an additional 50 million cubic feet per day of firm natural gas transportation capacity - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Upgrade targets aging infrastructure at the Athens Compressor Station in Athens County, Ohio - Project supports increased gas delivery to the Kentucky Utilities power generation facility in Danville, Kentucky - Estimated project cost is $223,033,746 - Regulatory proceeding with opportunity for interested parties to intervene - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Athens Compressor Station, Athens County, Ohio

Description

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking authorization for its Athens Optimization Project. The project involves replacing four older natural gas turbine units with two new, more efficient units at the Athens Compressor Station in Ohio, increasing horsepower and providing additional firm natural gas transportation capacity to a power generation facility in Kentucky. The estimated project cost is approximately $223 million. The notice establishes a deadline for interested parties to intervene in the proceeding by May 5, 2026.

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