FERC Sets Timeline for Utah Wild Trail Pipeline Assessment
Published Date: 9/4/2025
Notice
Summary
Northwest Pipeline wants to build a new compressor station in Utah to boost natural gas flow north and south, helping keep energy reliable in the region. The government is preparing an environmental check and will share the results by mid-December 2025. If all goes well, final approvals should happen by March 2026, affecting local communities and energy users with potential changes in energy delivery.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Compressor Adds Gas Capacity
Northwest Pipeline plans a new Daggett Compressor Station in Daggett County, Utah that would add 51,955 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of firm northbound capacity and the full 25,000 Dth/d of existing southbound firm capacity. According to Northwest, the Project would restore and enhance system capability and reliability to support regional energy needs.
Environmental Review Timeline and Public Comment
FERC staff will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Wild Trail Project, with the EA scheduled for issuance on December 15, 2025 and a 30-day comment period. The Commission set a 90-day federal authorization decision deadline of March 15, 2026.
Wildlife Area and Seasonal Construction Recommendation
A comment noted the Project is within the Uintah Sage Grouse Management Area and recommended that no new construction take place between December 1 and April 15 to minimize disturbance to elk and pronghorn. The Commission said substantive comments, including this recommendation, will be addressed in the EA.
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