Federal Register #CP26-17-000

FERC Notice: Environmental Assessment for Leaf River Capacity Expansion Project (No Procurement)

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Leaf River Capacity Expansion Project: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Expansion of working gas capacity in existing natural gas storage caverns - Construction of a new storage cavern (Cavern 5) with well pad, wellhead equipment, and pipeline appurtenances - Construction of a utility service corridor with gas pipeline headers and water/brine lines - Installation of new gas-powered centrifugal compressors at the Compression Facility and Booster Station - OEMs and Vendors: - Leaf River Energy Center, LLC (project proponent) - No specific OEMs or equipment manufacturers are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services is requested in this notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The EA concludes the project would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment - The notice is informational, providing opportunity for public comment and outlining the regulatory process - No solicitation for goods or services is included

Description

This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Leaf River Capacity Expansion Project by Leaf River Energy Center, LLC. The EA evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the project, which includes increasing the working gas capacity of existing natural gas storage caverns, constructing a new cavern and associated facilities, and installing new gas-powered compressors. The assessment aims to identify environmental effects, evaluate alternatives, recommend mitigation measures, and facilitate public involvement. The EA concludes that the project would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.

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