New $137 Million Gas Pipeline Proposed for Louisiana Power Plant
Published Date: 7/21/2026
Notice
Summary
ETC Tiger Pipeline wants to build a new 13-mile natural gas pipeline and related facilities in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to deliver gas to Entergy Louisiana’s power plant. The project will cost about $137 million and provide a big boost in energy capacity. If you want to have a say or get involved, there’s a deadline coming up soon to jump in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New 13.24‑Mile Gas Pipeline Proposed Locally
ETC Tiger proposes a 13.24‑mile, 36‑inch natural gas pipeline and related facilities in Richland Parish, Louisiana, including meter stations and laterals, to provide about 1,000,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation capacity to serve Entergy Louisiana's power generation facility. The company estimates the Project cost at $137,388,622 and has filed application CP26-549-000 with FERC.
You Can Comment or Intervene — Deadline
You can file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in FERC docket CP26-549-000. The deadline to file a motion to intervene or to submit comments or protests is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 6, 2026; there is no fee to file. Filing options include FERC eComment, eFiling, or mailing a paper copy to the Commission (see docket CP26-549-000).
Environmental Review Timing — 90‑Day Milestone
Under 18 CFR 157.9, Commission staff will, within 90 days of this notice, either complete the environmental review and place it in the record or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review that will include the anticipated date for the final Environmental Assessment (EA) or final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). If a schedule is issued, federal and state agencies will be notified and must complete required federal authorizations within 90 days after the Commission staff issues the FEIS or EA.
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