Federal Register #CP2620000

Environmental Assessment for Southeast Virginia LNG Storage Facility and Pipeline Project

This opportunity concerns the proposed Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project, with an environmental assessment released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Department of Energy. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (primary project proponent and likely OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Construction and operation of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility - 14.6-million-gallon LNG storage tank and impoundment area (1 unit) - 10,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) liquefaction system (1 unit) - 120,000 Dth/d vaporization system (1 unit) - Approximately 5,398 feet of 12-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline (VM151) - Appurtenant systems: measurement, feed gas pretreatment, boiloff gas handling, LNG pumps, controls and safety, fire water, electric power, utility systems (heat transfer, fuel gas, nitrogen, instrument air, water), plant security - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project includes both construction and long-term operation of LNG storage and pipeline infrastructure - Environmental assessment evaluates impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures - Public comment period prior to final decision - OEM Highlight: - Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC is the primary named OEM/vendor for the project

Description

This notice announces the availability of the environmental assessment for the Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project proposed by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC. The project involves constructing, owning, and operating a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility and approximately one mile of 12-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline in Sussex County, Virginia. The environmental assessment evaluates potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and mitigation measures. Public comments on the assessment are invited prior to the Commission's decision on the project.

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