Gas Pipeline to Power Plant Sparks Enviro Comment Fest
Published Date: 10/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline wants to build new gas facilities to deliver power to the Evergy McNew Power Plant in Kansas. The government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment before making a final decision. If you care about local air, water, or land, now’s the time to speak up by November 2, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Landowners May Face Eminent Domain
If you are a landowner contacted about an easement, you can negotiate with the pipeline company but are not required to sign. If FERC approves the project, the Natural Gas Act gives the company the right to initiate condemnation (eminent domain) proceedings in court; compensation would be determined by a judge under state law.
Construction Will Disturb and Permanently Use Land
Construction would disturb about 74.23 acres of land and, after construction, Southern Star would permanently maintain about 53.11 acres for operation of the project's facilities; the remaining acreage would be restored. The project includes a new 1.6-mile, 30-inch pipeline and new and modified compressor and meter stations in Reno, Harvey, and Stafford counties, Kansas.
Potential Local Air, Water, and Wildlife Impacts
The FERC environmental review will evaluate potential effects on geology and soils; water resources and wetlands; vegetation and wildlife; threatened and endangered species; cultural resources; socioeconomics; land use; air quality and noise; and reliability and safety. The scoping notice asks the public to comment on these environmental issues so they can be studied in the environmental document.
Adds Firm Gas Capacity to Support Power Plant Conversion
Southern Star proposes to provide up to 710 megawatts per day of firm natural gas transportation service to Evergy Kansas Central’s new McNew Power Plant to support its planned conversion to natural gas-fueled generation, which the notice says will enhance regional electric reliability and support the transition from coal-fired generation.
Public Can Submit Comments by November 2, 2026
The Commission opened a scoping process and asks the public to submit written comments on environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and mitigation measures by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2, 2026. Comments can be filed using FERC's eComment or eFiling tools or by mail (Docket No. CP26-572-000).
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