Wyoming Gas Storage Facility Expands Capacity Slightly
Published Date: 3/11/2026
Notice
Summary
Spire Storage West wants to boost its gas storage at the Belle Butte facility in Wyoming from 53 to 58 billion cubic feet. This upgrade helps them run their storage sites more smoothly and flexibly, benefiting customers who rely on natural gas. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until the set deadline to jump in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Belle Butte storage expanded 53→58 Bcf
Spire Storage West filed on February 24, 2026 to increase the Belle Butte gas storage capacity from 53 billion cubic feet (Bcf) to 58 Bcf. The company says the 5 Bcf increase will allow more flexible and optimized, integrated operation with its Clear Creek facility, benefiting customers who rely on natural gas.
May 5, 2026 deadline to protest or intervene
If you want to protest, intervene, or comment on the Belle Butte project, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 5, 2026. Filing is free; if no protest is filed by that time (or a filed protest is withdrawn within 30 days after the protest period), the proposed activity is deemed authorized the day after the protest period ends; only timely intervenors can request rehearing or later challenge the Commission's orders.
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