North Dakota Gas Line Expansion: Boosting Flow by 7,000 Units
Published Date: 2/27/2025
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Summary
WBI Energy Transmission wants to upgrade and fix some natural gas pipes in Morton County, North Dakota, to safely deliver more gas—up to 7,000 dekatherms daily—to Montana-Dakota Utilities. This $13 million project boosts capacity and keeps things running smoothly. If you want to speak up or protest, you’ve got a deadline to meet soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Minot Expansion: 7,000 Dth/day Capacity
WBI Energy filed for the Minot Expansion Project in Morton County, North Dakota to replace/modify natural gas facilities and provide up to 7,000 dekatherms per day to Montana-Dakota Utilities. The company estimates the project cost at $13,000,000 and says part of the work is for pipeline integrity purposes.
Public Filing Deadline and Legal Effect
You can file a protest, motion to intervene, or comment in Docket CP25-75-000 at no cost by April 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. If no protest is filed within the time allowed — or if a protest is withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time — the proposed activity is deemed authorized effective the day after the protest filing period.
FERC Offers Public Participation Help
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, access information and navigate Commission processes for this project. OPP can be contacted at (202) 502-6595 or by email at [email protected].
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