Federal Register #CP25-539-000, CP25-539-001

FERC environmental assessment for proposed Critical Energy Reliability Link natural gas project

FERC’s environmental review covers a proposed natural gas pipeline and storage project in Colorado; this notice is not a solicitation or contract award. - Government agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Department of Energy. - Project applicants: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, Cheyenne Connector, LLC, and East Cheyenne Gas Storage, LLC. Colorado Springs Utilities is identified as a customer to be served. - Proposed pipeline and facilities: Approximately 153.8 miles of new 24-inch pipeline; 7.0 miles of new 24-inch Horizon Spur pipeline; 1.6 miles of 24-inch Williams Creek Spur pipeline; 0.3 mile of 24-inch interconnect piping; three interconnect facilities; meter stations and related equipment; and a 6,300-horsepower, electric motor-driven compressor station. - Proposed gas services and capacity: Up to 100,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation and 50,000 dekatherms per day of no-notice service for Colorado Springs Utilities. The proposal also includes leases for 250,000 dekatherms per day of transportation capacity on the Cheyenne Connector Pipeline and 1,500,000 dekatherms of storage capacity at East Cheyenne’s facilities. - Location and notable requirements: The project is in Colorado, including Weld, Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert, and El Paso counties. FERC’s environmental assessment evaluates potential environmental effects, alternatives, and mitigation; it is not a final decision authorizing the project. The notice invites public comments on that analysis.

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an environmental assessment for the proposed Critical Energy Reliability Link Project in Colorado. Rockies Express Pipeline LLC requests authorization to construct pipeline and related facilities to provide natural gas transportation and no-notice service to Colorado Springs Utilities. The proposal also includes acquiring pipeline and gas storage capacity through lease agreements, and related service, rate, and tariff changes. Comments on the environmental assessment were due by November 2, 2026.

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