Southern Star Pipeline Seeks Approval for Kansas Compressor Upgrades
Published Date: 1/2/2026
Notice
Summary
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline wants to upgrade its McLouth Compressor Station in Kansas by replacing and adding new equipment to keep things safe and reliable. This $19 million project affects local energy infrastructure and is open for public feedback before the deadline. If you care about gas safety or local energy, now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
$19M Upgrade to Kansas Compressor Station
Southern Star proposes a $19,000,000 McLouth Glycol Reboiler Replacement Project at its McLouth Compressor Station in Jefferson County, Kansas. The company says the work will replace the existing glycol reboiler, install a new glycol reboiler, and make other modifications to address reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Public Filing Window and Participation Rights
You can file protests, motions to intervene, or comments about the project for free by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 27, 2026 (docket CP26-43-000). The notice explains how to file (eFiling or paper), that protests can serve as motions to intervene if stated, and that only intervenors can seek rehearing and later challenge Commission orders.
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