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Search Results: keywords:"natural gas pipeline abandonment"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7380
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon certain natural gas pipelines and facilities in offshore Texas. This proposed abandonment would involve two supply laterals and associated facilities, with an estimated project cost of $2.6 million, and would not affect existing customers. The public has until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this project. All interested parties can access the relevant documents online through FERC's website or contact FERC for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    Transco wants to stop using some of its gas pipes in Texas, but they say it won't bother their current customers. People have until March 23, 2021, to say what they think or ask questions about this plan.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8774
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC has filed an application to abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities in Lea County, New Mexico, because the maintenance costs are too high and not covered by current revenue. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project by March 19, 2021, with a 90-day deadline for federal authorization decisions set for June 17, 2021. The public and other stakeholders can receive updates on the project's progress through a free online subscription service provided by the Commission.

    Simple Explanation

    A company wants to stop using a gas pipeline in New Mexico because it's too expensive to keep fixing, and there isn't enough money to pay for it. A group called the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking to make sure this won't be a problem and will tell people what they find out by March 19, 2021.