Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Mississippi Hub Capacity Expansion Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted approval for the Mississippi Hub, LLC (MS Hub) to begin construction activities for natural gas storage and pipeline facilities in Simpson, Covington, and Jefferson Davis Counties, Mississippi, as part of the MS Hub Capacity Expansion Project. The approval was issued by David Swearingen, Chief of Gas Branch 4, on July 3, 2025, after reviewing the implementation plan filed by MS Hub on April 14, 2025. The project aims to increase the storage capacity of the existing natural gas storage facility, enabling the transportation of more natural gas through the pipeline system.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC has approved the construction of natural gas storage and pipeline facilities associated with the MS Hub Capacity Expansion Project, as described in the implementation plan filed by MS Hub on April 14, 2025.
  • The approved construction activities include the installation of a temporary access road, water lines, and other facilities within MS Hub's existing right-of-way in Simpson, Covington, and Jefferson Davis Counties, Mississippi.
  • MS Hub must adhere to tree-clearing restrictions detailed in e-mail correspondence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dated May 30, 2024, and as required by condition 14 of the Commission's March 20, 2025 Order Issuing Certificate.
  • The approval does not include the construction of Salt Water Disposal Well No. 9 or Raw Water Well No. 6, which will be considered at a later date.
  • MS Hub must comply with all remaining terms and conditions of the Order issued by the FERC, including the receipt of all federal authorizations relevant to the approved activities.

Statistics:

  • The MS Hub Capacity Expansion Project will increase the storage capacity of the existing natural gas storage facility.
  • The project involves the construction of new natural gas storage and pipeline facilities, including the installation of temporary access roads and water lines.
  • The approved construction activities will take place within MS Hub's existing right-of-way in Simpson, Covington, and Jefferson Davis Counties, Mississippi.
  • The project has been the subject of a public process, with the FERC receiving and evaluating the implementation plan filed by MS Hub on April 14, 2025.

Sources:

  • FERC Order: Document Accession # 20250703-3008
  • Document accessed on July 3, 2025
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service e-mail correspondence dated May 30, 2024 (FERC e-Library Accession No. 20240530-3048)
  • FERC Order Issuing Certificate, dated March 20, 2025 (Order # ... )