2026-01706Notice

Louisiana Gas Storage Expansion Clears Eco Hurdle

Published Date: 1/28/2026

Notice

Summary

Pine Prairie Energy Center wants to expand its natural gas storage and pipeline facilities in Louisiana, increasing total storage but slightly lowering daily delivery capacity. The government reviewed the environmental impact and found no big problems. People have until February 23, 2026, to share their thoughts before a final decision is made.

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More Storage, Slightly Lower Deliveries

Pine Prairie Energy Center wants to change its Evangeline Parish, Louisiana facility to 87.2 billion cubic feet (Bcf) total storage (61.1 Bcf working gas and 26.1 Bcf base gas) and reduce maximum daily delivery capability from 3.2 Bcf/day to 3.0 Bcf/day. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission prepared an environmental assessment and concluded approval would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the human environment; the public may comment by February 23, 2026.

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1/28/2026

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