Nevada Gas Line Gets a Beefy Upgrade for Thirsty Customers
Published Date: 5/5/2025
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Summary
Great Basin Gas Transmission Company wants to upgrade its pipeline in Nevada by adding new and bigger pipes to carry more gas—about 8,129 Dekatherms daily—to meet growing demand from customers in North Nevada and Northern California. The project will cost nearly $19 million and could change gas rates. If you’re interested, you have until a set deadline to speak up or get involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Pipeline adds 8,129 Dth/day capacity
Great Basin will install about 4.67 miles of new or replacement 20-inch pipeline in Lyon and Washoe Counties, Nevada, to increase firm transport capacity by 8,129 Dekatherms per day. The expansion responds to requests from two existing shippers in North Nevada and Northern California.
Nearly $18.9M project may change gas rates
Great Basin estimates the Project will cost $18,884,092 and proposes incremental rates under Rate Schedule FT-1; the application says the Project could change gas rates. If approved, customers served by the pipeline in North Nevada and Northern California could see rate effects tied to this $18,884,092 expansion.
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