Kentucky Gas Field Gets Pressure Boost for Safety
Published Date: 1/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Texas Gas Transmission wants to boost pressure and storage at its Kentucky gas field to make the system safer and more flexible—no new construction needed! This means more gas can be stored and moved efficiently, helping customers get reliable service. If you want to speak up or protest, you’ve got a deadline to meet soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Increase in Kentucky Gas Storage Pressure and Capacity
Texas Gas asked to raise maximum certificated pressure at its Midland Gas Storage Field in Muhlenberg, Kentucky from 927 psi to 977 psi, increase certificated storage capacity from 136,323,530 Mcf to 144,999,530 Mcf, and raise working gas inventory from 65,182,677 Mcf to 73,858,677 Mcf. The company says no construction or new facilities are required and that the change will enhance operational flexibility, safety, and system reliability.
March 2, 2026 Protest and Intervention Deadline
You can file a protest, motion to intervene, or comment on this request by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 2, 2026; filing has no fee. If no protest is filed by that time (or a protest is withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time), the proposed activity will be deemed authorized effective the day after the protest deadline.
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