FERC approves Gulf South Pipeline’s pre-filing request

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved Gulf South Pipeline’s request to commence the pre-filing environmental review of its proposed Coastal Bend Header Project.

The project consists of the construction of approximately 65 miles of 36-in. diameter pipeline, interconnecting Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s system in Wharton County, Texas, with the Freeport LNG terminal in Brazoria County, Texas.

The project will provided approximately 1.54 billion ft³/d of gas to serve the Freeport LNG liquefaction terminal, and will include two new compressor stations, as well as modifications at two existing compressor stations.

Gulf South intends to file an application no later than 12 June 2015.

Edited from various sources by Katie Woodward

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