WBI Energy Seeks to Shut Down Montana Gas Wells
Published Date: 4/16/2026
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Summary
WBI Energy wants to shut down five old natural gas storage wells, some pipelines, and measurement spots in Montana to keep their storage field safe and sound. This change affects local energy infrastructure but won’t cost consumers extra. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until the deadline to file your protest or join the discussion!
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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Project auto-approved if no timely protest
If no protest is filed by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 12, 2026, or if any filed protest is withdrawn within 30 days after that time, the proposed abandonment will be deemed authorized effective the day after the protest deadline. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the deadline, the Commission will consider the request.
Abandoning wells and pipelines in Montana
If you live in Fallon County, Montana, WBI Energy filed on April 2, 2026 to abandon five natural gas storage wells, about 4.12 miles of three-inch- and four-inch-diameter storage pipeline, and two aboveground measurement facilities at the Baker Storage Field. WBI Energy says the project is needed to maintain the integrity of the Baker Storage Field.
Free public filings and June 12, 2026 deadline
You can file a protest, a motion to intervene, or comments about this project for free; there is no fee for filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments. The deadline to file is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 12, 2026 and submissions should reference docket CP26-180-000.
You must intervene by June 12 to preserve legal challenges
Only persons who file a motion to intervene by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 12, 2026 can request rehearing of Commission orders in this proceeding and later challenge those orders in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal. Timely, unopposed motions to intervene are automatically granted; late motions must show good cause and explain why the time limitation should be waived.
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