Gas Pipeline Rush to Fuel Coal Plant's Green Switch in Texas
Published Date: 8/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Gulf South Pipeline Company wants to build a new 16-mile pipeline in Texas to help deliver natural gas to a power plant switching from coal to gas. This $46.8 million project will boost energy supply for Southwestern Electric Power Company and needs approval soon. If you want to speak up or protest, you’ve got a deadline to meet!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Automatic Authorization If No Timely Protest
If no protest is filed by the deadline or a filed protest is withdrawn within 30 days after the protest period, the proposed activity is deemed authorized the day after the protest period ends. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the protest period, the Commission will consider the request.
New 16.11‑Mile Pipeline in Texas
Gulf South seeks permission to build about 16.11 miles of 16‑inch pipeline in Titus County, Texas to serve Southwestern Electric Power Company’s Welsh Power Plant. The project would create 277,500 dekatherms per day of lateral capacity and has an estimated cost of $46.8 million.
Deadline To Protest or Intervene
If you want to file a protest, motion to intervene, or comment about this project, you must do so by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 2, 2026. There is no fee to file, and filings must reference docket number CP26-557-000.
Intervenor Rights And Timing Rules
Anyone may file a motion to intervene by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 2, 2026; timely, unopposed motions are automatically granted. Only intervenors can seek rehearing of Commission orders and later challenge them in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal, while late motions must show good cause.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-15883, Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline
Tres Palacios Gas Storage LLC wants to expand its Texas gas storage by adding three new giant caverns, new pipelines, and powerful compressors. This upgrade will boost their storage capacity by over 50% and speed up gas injection by 650 million cubic feet daily. If you’re interested, you’ve got until a set deadline to speak up or join the process—this could impact local energy storage and market rates.
2026-15780, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Dearborn County Lateral Project
2026-15693, Guardian Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Guardian 3 Expansion Project
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.
2026-15694, Vinton Dome Storage Hub, LLC; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Vinton Dome Storage Hub Project
2026-15639, Combined Notice of Filings #1
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new electric rate filings from big energy players like Duke Energy, Idaho Power, and several grid operators. These filings include updates to tariffs and agreements that could affect how electricity rates and services work, with some changes kicking in as soon as July 22, 2026. If you’re involved in energy or just curious, keep an eye out for public comments due by mid-August and possible impacts on future electricity costs.
2026-15445, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline wants to boost the pressure on a 13,100-foot section of their pipeline in Kansas from 150 to 333 psi. This change won’t increase how much gas flows but will help with future upgrades. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until a set deadline to jump in!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-16064, Oglethorpe Power Corporation; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application
Next: 2026-16067, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; RSA-509, Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program Performance Report
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info from State, Local, and Tribal Governments about how they protect individual rights, with no changes to the current form. They’re asking for public comments by September 8, 2026, to make sure the process is smooth and not too much work. This helps the Department track how well these programs are doing without adding extra costs or hassle.