FERC approves Texas-Louisiana expansion project by Natural Gas Pipeline Company
By Mary Holcomb, Digital Editor
(UI) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Texas-Louisiana Expansion Project, filed by Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America, a Kinder Morgan subsidiary, according to a FERC filing on Nov. 21.
The expansion, designed to enhance natural gas transportation capacity between Texas and Louisiana, is part of an effort to meet the growing demand for gas transportation services in the Gulf Coast region.
The project is designed to provide 467,000 Dth/d of firm transportation service—achieved through a combination of reserved unsubscribed capacity and 300,000 Dth/d of new eastbound capacity on the Louisiana Line—to meet the growing demand for natural gas in the Gulf Coast region of Texas and Louisiana.
The Louisiana Line consists of two 30-inch-diameter pipelines extending eastward from Compressor Station 302 in Montgomery County, Texas, to Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
The expansion will involve modifications at two existing compressor stations in Texas: Compressor Station 302 in Montgomery County and Compressor Station 343 in Liberty County. The work includes adding new equipment to increase capacity and optimizing the existing units.
At Compressor Station 302, the company plans to install a new 18,340 horsepower electric motor-driven compressor unit and uprate two existing units. Similarly, Compressor Station 343 will see upgrades to its electric motor-driven units.
Additionally, auxiliary facilities, including gas cooling equipment, motor control centers, and filter separators, will be installed at both stations.
FERC concluded that the project will benefit system reliability and have minimal impacts on landowners and surrounding communities, making it consistent with public interest criteria.
In response to a 2022 open season solicitation, Natural secured binding precedent agreements for 337,000 Dth/d of firm transportation capacity, representing 83% of the proposed project’s total capacity.
The shippers include Devon Gas Services, EDF Trading North America, Golden Pass LNG Terminal, and Delfin Midstream, highlighting strong industry backing and regional demand.
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