Opportunity
Federal Register #CP26-556-000
Smith Cavern Expansion Project: Natural Gas Storage Facility Expansion in Texas
Buyer
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMM
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
CP26-556-000
NAICS
237120, 213112
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, is reviewing an application from Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC for a major expansion of its natural gas storage facility in Texas. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC (applicant and facility owner) - Products/Services Requested: - Construction of three new natural gas salt dome storage caverns by converting existing brine caverns - Installation of 5.4 miles of new 36-inch-diameter pipeline loop - Construction of three 1.7-mile-long 16-inch-diameter pipeline cavern laterals - New compressor station with four 5,500 horsepower reciprocating compressor units - Facility upgrades at the existing storage site, including three new 5,500 hp compressor units, compressor building, six cooling bays, and a gas dehydration system - Modifications at three metering and regulation stations - Associated appurtenant facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Water quality certification under section 401 of the Clean Water Act from the Railroad Commission of Texas - Reaffirmation of authorization to charge market-based rates for storage services - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided - The expansion aims to increase maximum design storage capacity and injection capability
Description
Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC has filed an application for authorization to operate a natural gas storage facility, specifically the Smith Cavern Expansion Project. The project involves constructing new natural gas storage caverns, pipelines, compressor stations, and associated facilities in Matagorda and Wharton Counties, Texas. The expansion aims to increase the storage capacity and injection capability of the facility. Interested parties are invited to intervene by the deadline of August 21, 2026, and the application is available for public inspection.