FERC Releases Assessment for Virginia Gas Storage Project
Published Date: 7/23/2026
Notice
Summary
Columbia Gas wants to build a new natural gas storage facility and a short pipeline in Sussex County, Virginia. The government checked the project’s impact on the environment and found it won’t cause major problems. People have until August 17, 2026, to share their thoughts before a final decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
New LNG storage and pipeline proposed
If you live on or own land in Sussex County, Virginia, Columbia Gas proposes a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility and a short pipeline. The project would include one 14.6-million-gallon LNG storage tank, a 10,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) liquefaction system, a 120,000 Dth/d vaporization system, and about 5,398 feet of 12-inch-diameter pipeline plus related plant systems.
FERC environmental assessment outcome
FERC staff prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project and concluded that approval of the proposed project would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The public may submit comments on the EA to the Commission by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 17, 2026.
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