Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Notice for Environmental Assessment of Natural Gas Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice for an environmental assessment (EA) of a natural gas project. The project, titled EGTS, aims to provide 67,500 dekatherms per day of natural gas firm transportation service to Washington Gas Light Company to improve reliability and serve peak demand needs of its customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the project.

Key Takeaways:

• The project involves adding compressor units and ancillary facilities at various locations in Pennsylvania and Virginia, including the Centre Compressor Station, Chambersburg Compressor Station, Leesburg Compressor Station, and Finnefrock Compressor Station.
• The EA concludes that approval of the proposed project would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.
• The public has the opportunity to comment on the EA, with comments due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 8, 2025.
• The EA is available in electronic format on the FERC's website and may be viewed and downloaded.
• FERC encourages electronic filing of comments and has staff available to assist filers.

Statistics:

• The project aims to provide 67,500 dekatherms per day of natural gas firm transportation service.
• The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the project.
• Comments on the EA are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 8, 2025.
• The EA is available in electronic format on the FERC's website.
• FERC has staff available to assist filers with electronic comments.

Sources:

• Federal Register, [FR Doc. 2025-15363 Filed 8-12-25; 8:45 am]
• FERC website (www.ferc.gov)
• Docket number: CP25-29-000
• Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426