Pipeline Firm to Abandon Three Kansas Gas Wells
Published Date: 6/4/2026
Notice
Summary
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline wants to officially close three old gas wells in Kansas to follow safety rules. This cleanup won’t affect gas service or storage limits, so customers won’t notice any changes. If you want to speak up or get involved, you need to act before the deadline set by the Commission.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Abandonment of Three Kansas Storage Wells
Southern Star will abandon two wells in the South Welda Storage Field (Anderson County, Kansas) and one well in the Piqua Storage Field (Woodson County, Kansas). The wells will be remediated by removing the wellhead assembly and cutting and capping the casing; Southern Star says this will not eliminate or reduce service to customers and will not affect total gas storage inventory, reservoir pressure, reservoir or buffer boundaries, or certificated capacity.
Public Filing Deadline to Intervene or Protest
You can file a protest, a motion to intervene, or comments about this project at no cost. The deadline to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2026; instructions include using FERC eFiling or mailing submissions referencing Docket No. CP26-528-000.
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