WBI Energy Seeks Approval for 17-Mile Pipeline to Boost Power Plant Gas
Published Date: 4/14/2026
Notice
Summary
WBI Energy Transmission wants to build a new 17-mile pipeline and upgrade some facilities in North Dakota to deliver more natural gas to a new power plant. This $68 million project will boost gas delivery by 190,000 dekatherms daily, helping keep the lights on. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got 90 days to jump in before the deadline!
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Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New 17‑Mile Pipeline to Power Plant
The project would build about 17 miles of new 24‑inch pipeline in North Dakota to deliver 190,000 dekatherms per day of incremental firm natural gas to a new electric generation facility in Williams County, North Dakota, which the notice says will help keep the lights on.
North Dakota Water Quality Certification Required
WBI stated a water quality certificate under section 401 of the Clean Water Act is required from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality; WBI must submit the request date and either the agency's decision or evidence of waiver to the Commission.
Project Cost and Proposed Transport Rate
WBI estimates the Project will cost $68,087,052 and proposes to use its existing FT‑1 recourse rate for firm transportation service on the Project.
Public Participation and Intervention Deadline
Any person (individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities) may file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene at no cost; the deadline to file a motion to intervene or to submit comments/protests is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 30, 2026. Only intervenors may request rehearing of Commission orders and seek judicial review.
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