El Paso Natural Gas Company Pipeline Expansion Notice
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The El Paso Natural Gas Company has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorization to construct a new 9-mile-long pipeline loop in Hudspeth County, Texas, aimed at increasing natural gas transportation capacity by over 82,000 dekatherms per day. The project, known as the Permian West Expansion Project, comes with an estimated cost of approximately $31.5 million. This notice also outlines the process for public involvement, including filing protests, motions to intervene, and comments before the specified deadline.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a new pipeline project in Texas
- Increase in capacity for natural gas transportation
- Opportunity for public participation in the regulatory process
Obligations
What this law requires
El Paso Natural Gas Company must file a prior notice request with FERC pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208, and 157.210 of the Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act for authorization to construct the 9-mile pipeline loop in Hudspeth County, Texas
Any person or FERC staff filing a protest must comply with the requirements specified in section 157.205(e) of the Commission's regulations and submit the protest by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 5, 2026
Any person filing a motion to intervene must submit it in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and relevant NGA regulations by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 5, 2026
Motions to intervene must state the filer's position regarding the proceeding and their interest in it, including status as landowner, ratepayer, resident of impacted community, or recreationist
Late-filed motions to intervene after the June 5, 2026 deadline must show good cause for being late and explain why the time limitation should be waived with justification by reference to factors in Rule 214(d)