New Texas pipeline to pump more natural gas daily
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
El Paso Natural Gas Company wants to build a new 9-mile pipeline in Texas to boost natural gas delivery by over 82,000 dekatherms daily. This $31.5 million project aims to improve energy flow without raising costs right now. If you care about this, you can speak up by the set deadline to protest or join the conversation.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New 9‑Mile Pipeline Adds Capacity
On March 27, 2026 El Paso Natural Gas Company filed to build a 9‑mile, 30‑inch pipeline loop in Hudspeth County, Texas. The project would add 82,229 dekatherms per day of firm transportation capacity and has an estimated cost of $31,472,195.
Project May Be Authorized If No Protest
If no protest is filed by the deadline, or if a protest is filed and then withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a protest, the proposed activity will be deemed authorized effective the day after the protest deadline. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the filing window, the request will be considered by the Commission.
You Can Protest or Intervene by June 5, 2026
Any person may file a protest, motion to intervene, or comment on this filing by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 5, 2026. There is no fee to file, and filings may be submitted via FERC eFiling or by paper mail to the Commission with docket number CP26-156-000.
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