FERC Outlines Timeline for Louisiana Gas Transmission Project Review
Published Date: 2/26/2025
Notice
Summary
Florida Gas Transmission Company is planning to upgrade natural gas compressor stations in Louisiana to boost gas flow by 75,000 MMBtu per day. This will affect communities in St. Landry and East Baton Rouge Parishes and could mean more reliable energy. The government will finish an environmental check by July 25, 2025, with final approvals expected by October 23, 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Local gas capacity increase planned
Florida Gas Transmission proposes upgrades in St. Landry and East Baton Rouge Parishes, Louisiana to add up to 75,000 MMBtu per day of firm natural gas transportation capacity. The work includes uprating one compressor turbine, re-wheeling three units, building one new turbine compressor, and installing about 700 feet of 30-inch piping.
Public environmental review schedule
FERC staff will issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) on July 25, 2025, which will be open for a 30-day comment period, and a 90-day Federal authorization decision deadline is October 23, 2025. The Commission sent a scoping notice to affected landowners, agencies, Tribes, and other stakeholders and offers eSubscription and an Office of Public Participation to help people follow and comment on the review.
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