Texas Gas Storage Seeks Boost for 1.2 Billion Cubic Feet Capacity
Published Date: 1/28/2026
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Summary
Tres Palacios Gas Storage wants to boost its gas storage in Texas by adding 1.2 billion cubic feet more capacity. This upgrade means more gas can be stored and delivered faster, helping customers and the energy market. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until the set deadline to file your protest or comments—no fees required!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Project may be authorized if no timely protest
If no protest is filed by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 24, 2026, the proposed activity shall be deemed authorized effective the day after the protest deadline. The same result applies if a protest is filed but withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a protest.
Intervenor rights and deadlines explained
To become a party with the right to request rehearing and later challenge Commission orders, you must file a motion to intervene by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 24, 2026. Timely, unopposed motions to intervene are automatically granted; late motions must show good cause to be accepted.
Tres Palacios expands storage capacity
Tres Palacios Gas Storage filed to increase total storage at its Cavern IV in Matagorda County, Texas from 10.0 billion cubic feet (Bcf) to 11.2 Bcf. The filing says working gas capacity will rise from 6.5 Bcf to 7.6 Bcf and base gas from 3.5 Bcf to 3.6 Bcf.
No-fee public filing rights
Any person may file a protest, motion to intervene, or comment about the project at no fee. The filing deadline for protests, motions to intervene, and comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 24, 2026.
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