Gas Company Seeks Routine Service Area Expansion
Published Date: 5/29/2026
Notice
Summary
Texas-Kansas-Oklahoma Gas, LLC wants to expand its gas service area in parts of Kansas and Oklahoma to serve more customers. This change could affect local gas distribution and is under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. People have 90 days to get involved or share their thoughts before the project moves forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Pipeline Service Area Expansion Proposed
On May 13, 2026, Texas-Kansas-Oklahoma Gas, LLC filed to amend its existing service area by about 235 square miles in Seward County, Kansas and Texas County, Oklahoma to accommodate more distribution operations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing the proposal, which could affect local natural gas distribution in those counties.
Free Public Participation Deadline
Anyone may file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in the FERC proceeding at no cost. The deadline to file a motion to intervene or submit comments and protests is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 16, 2026.
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