Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Plan Awaits Public Input
Published Date: 7/15/2026
Notice
Summary
Gulf South Pipeline Company wants to build a huge new pipeline and compressor stations across Texas and Louisiana to deliver more natural gas—about 1.8 million dekatherms daily! This $1.4 billion project aims to boost energy reliability and meet growing demand. If you’re interested, you’ve got until the intervention deadline to speak up or get involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Large Texas–Louisiana Gas Expansion
Gulf South filed to build a new 155-mile Texas Gateway Pipeline plus multiple compressor and meter stations across Texas and Louisiana to add 1,800,000 dekatherms per day of firm capacity. The company estimates the Project will cost about $1.4 billion and says the expansion is intended to help meet growing natural gas demand and enhance reliability and supply diversity.
Firm Transportation Rates Will Apply
Gulf South proposes to charge firm transportation rates for the new capacity under its existing FTS rate schedule and tariff. Businesses or entities that seek firm transport on the new line will be subject to those rates.
Public Filing and Intervention Deadline
Any person may file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in Docket CP26-547-000 with no fee; the intervention deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2026. Filings can be submitted via eComment, eFiling (eRegister), or by mail to the Commission with instructions and contact numbers provided.
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