Old Louisiana Offshore Pipeline Set for Eco-Friendly Shutdown
Published Date: 6/16/2025
Notice
Summary
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company wants to retire some old, unused gas pipeline parts off the coast of Louisiana to save money and reduce risks. This project will cost about $20.4 million and won’t affect gas service since these lines aren’t in use. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got 90 days to jump in before the deadline!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Offshore abandonments won't affect service
Transcontinental filed on June 4, 2025 to abandon the SMI 106 Platform and eight transmission laterals totaling 84.96 miles offshore Louisiana at an estimated cost of $20,431,110. Transco states these facilities currently provide no transportation service and no new supply sources are expected, so you will not see a change in gas service.
Free public participation and legal rights
Anyone may file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in this FERC proceeding at no cost; the deadline to file a motion to intervene or submit comments or protests is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 1, 2025. If you timely intervene you become a party with the right to request rehearing of Commission orders and to challenge those orders in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal.
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