Golden Pass LNG Slashes Pipeline Plan from 1.1 to 0.22 Miles
Published Date: 8/20/2025
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Summary
Golden Pass LNG wants to change its plan for a new natural gas pipeline at its terminal in Texas. They’re cutting the pipeline from 1.1 miles to just 0.22 miles and swapping out some equipment spots. If you care about this project, you’ve got until a set deadline to speak up or get involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Clean Water Act §401 certification required
The filing states a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Clean Water Act is required from the Railroad Commission of Texas; Golden Pass LNG must submit a copy of the request and either the certifying agency's decision or evidence of waiver to FERC when available.
Project shrinks pipeline, swaps equipment
Golden Pass LNG filed an amendment that shortens the proposed supply lateral pipeline from about 1.1 miles to 0.22 miles by eliminating roughly 0.89 miles and removing a meter station site, and it would add a meter station pad at the receipt interconnect.
You can comment or intervene by Sept 5, 2025
Any person may file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in Docket No. CP25-205-001; there is no fee, and the deadline for filing a motion to intervene or comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 5, 2025.
FERC environmental review on a 90-day cadence
Pursuant to 18 CFR 157.9, Commission staff will, within 90 days of this notice, either complete the environmental review and place it in the public record or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review; if a schedule is issued it will show anticipated dates for the FEIS or EA and federal authorizations must be completed within 90 days of issuance of the FEIS or EA.
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