Gas Pipeline Wants to Grow—Speak Now or Forever Hold
Published Date: 8/3/2026
Notice
Summary
Guardian Pipeline wants to expand its gas pipeline in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, which could affect local communities and the environment. The government is asking people to share their thoughts on possible environmental impacts by August 28, 2026, to help decide if the project should move forward. This expansion could mean new construction and changes in how gas moves through the area, with important decisions coming soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Easement Negotiations and Eminent Domain
If you own land in the project area, a pipeline representative may contact you to negotiate an easement to build and operate the pipeline. You are not required to sign, but if FERC approves the project the Natural Gas Act conveys eminent domain authority to the company and, if no agreement is reached, the company could initiate condemnation proceedings in court where compensation would be determined by a judge under state law.
Land Disturbance and Permanent Footprint
Construction of the project would disturb about 1,604 acres of land and Guardian would permanently maintain about 476 acres. The project includes about 68.3 miles of new 36-inch pipeline, two new 11,110-horsepower compressor units, a new 9,000-horsepower compressor station, a new meter/regulator station, and would provide about 536,903 dekatherms per day of long-term firm transportation capacity.
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