ANR Pipeline Company Requests Approval to Place Oak Grove Enhancement Project Facilities into Service

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ANR Pipeline Company, a pipeline operator, has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting approval to place the Oak Grove Enhancement Project facilities into service. The project involves the replacement of an existing 33.6 miles of 30-inch diameter pipeline segment with a new 34.14 miles of 30-inch diameter pipeline segment. The project also includes the installation of a new below ground tie-in, replacement of above ground facilities, and other auxiliary facilities in Richland and West Carroll Parishes, Louisiana. The company aims to maintain uninterrupted service to its existing customers and initiate abandonment activities upon placing the pipeline into service.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Oak Grove Enhancement Project involves the construction of 34.14 miles of a new 30-inch-diameter pipeline segment, replacing an existing 33.6 miles of 30-inch diameter pipeline segment.
  • The project includes the installation of one new below ground tie-in, replacement of above ground facilities, and other auxiliary facilities in Richland and West Carroll Parishes, Louisiana.
  • The project is expected to be completed by September 24, 2025, with a current percent completion of 74.6% for Final Restoration tasks.
  • The project has not received any non-compliances or problem areas issued by FERC or any other agency, and no landowner complaints have been reported.
  • ANR commits to addressing any landowner issues or concerns that may arise during the remaining Project activities.
  • The company is requesting approval to place all of the Project facilities into service as early as September 24, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 34.14 miles of new 30-inch-diameter pipeline segment to be constructed.
  • 33.6 miles of existing 30-inch diameter pipeline segment to be replaced.
  • 74.6% percent completion rate for Final Restoration tasks as of September 5, 2025.
  • 100% completion rate for ECD Installation, Clearing, Grading, Trenching, Stringing, Welding, and Road Bores tasks as of September 5, 2025.
  • 1 new below ground tie-in to be installed.
  • 1 mainline valve and 4 tie-in facilities to be replaced.
  • Other auxiliary facilities to be constructed.

Sources:

  • ANR Pipeline Company, Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for ANR Pipeline Company's Oak Grove Enhancement Project (July 25, 2024).
  • ANR Pipeline Company, Notice to Proceed with Construction, Docket No. CP23-523-000 (October 24, 2024).
  • FERC, Order No. 703, Filing Via the Internet guidelines, issued in Docket No. RM07-16-000 on November 15, 2007.
  • ANR Pipeline Company, Construction Status Report and Photos, Attachment A to the September 8, 2025, in-service request letter.