Leaf River Seeks Bigger Natural Gas Storage Caverns
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Leaf River Energy Center wants to boost its natural gas storage by adding a new big cavern and expanding two others. This means more gas can be stored and moved, helping energy users stay powered up. People have until June 1, 2026, to share their thoughts before the project moves forward, which involves some new pipelines and powerful compressors.
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