Gas Storage Upgrade in Utah: FERC Sets Assessment Schedule
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Notice
Summary
Magnum Gas Storage wants to upgrade and add new gas storage facilities in Utah, boosting capacity to 20.8 billion cubic feet. The government is preparing an environmental check, with a report coming out November 13, 2025, and final decisions by February 11, 2026. This affects local communities and agencies who’ll review the project to keep things safe and smooth.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Major gas storage expansion in Utah
Magnum Gas Storage proposes modifications and new construction in Millard, Juab, and Utah Counties to reach 20.8 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of working natural gas storage capacity. The project would redesign two authorized caverns (5.2 Bcf each), add two new caverns (5.2 Bcf each), build one additional brine disposal pond, and add two new pipeline interconnections.
Environmental review schedule and deadlines
FERC staff will issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) on November 13, 2025 with a 30-day public comment period, and federal agencies have a 90-day deadline to issue final decisions by February 11, 2026. The 90-day deadline applies to other federal agencies and state agencies acting under federally delegated authority for permits and approvals tied to this project.
Landowners’ concerns will be addressed in EA
Two landowners submitted comments raising concerns about impacts to adjacent land use, property rights, and lack of adequate project information; the notice states that all substantive comments will be addressed in the Environmental Assessment. The Commission also notified affected landowners, tribes, agencies, and local groups about the scoping and review process.
Public participation and help resources offered
FERC offers a free eSubscription service and the Office of Public Participation to notify the public about filings, help with interventions/comments, and provide access to docket materials; contact details and instructions are provided in the notice. These resources are available to landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others interested in the Project.
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