Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Notice of Petitions for Waiver and Establishing Intervention Deadline

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice regarding two petitions for waiver filed by Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C., Southern Natural Gas Company, L.L.C., and Elba Express Company, L.L.C. The petitions aim to waive section 157.23 of the Commission's regulations, which applies to the South System Expansion 4 Project (SSE4 Project) and the Mississippi Crossing Project (MSX Project). The SSE4 project would consist of 14 new natural gas pipeline loops totaling approximately 291 miles, while the MSX Project would include approximately 208 miles of new pipeline.

Key Takeaways:

• The FERC has issued a formal notice to solicit comments, protests, and interventions from interested parties regarding the petitions for waiver.
• The SSE4 Project, located in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, would involve the installation of 14 new natural gas pipeline loops totaling approximately 291 miles.
• The MSX Project, located in Mississippi and Alabama, would consist of approximately 208 miles of new pipeline.
• Interested parties must file protests or interventions by July 31, 2025, to be considered by the Commission.
• Additionally, anyone wishing to become a party to the proceeding must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene by July 31, 2025.

Statistics:

• The SSE4 Project would involve approximately 291 miles of new natural gas pipeline loops.
• The MSX Project would include approximately 208 miles of new pipeline.
• Comments, protests, and interventions are due by July 31, 2025.

Sources:

• 18 C.F.R. SS 385.207(a)(5) (2024)
• 18 C.F.R. SS 157.23 (2024)
• 18 CFR SSSS 385.211, 385.214 (2024)