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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Requests Additional Information for Great Basin Gas Transmission Company's 2026 Expansion Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a request for additional information from Great Basin Gas Transmission Company regarding the proposed 2026 Great Basin Expansion Project. The project, which spans across various states, aims to increase the company's natural gas transmission capacity. However, FERC has raised several concerns and requested additional data to ensure the project's compliance with environmental regulations and national safety standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project's scope encompasses 165,147.37 acres, with FERC requesting clarification on the acreage of the direct Area of Potential Effect (APE).
  • Great Basin Gas Transmission Company is required to provide a schedule for the completion of environmental surveys and dust control plan.
  • The company must address discrepancies in the provided information, including the use of horizontal directional drill (HDD) methods and the need for specialized construction and restoration methods.
  • FERC has requested additional information on the impact of the project on mineral resources, including the availability and access to sand and gravel resources.
  • The company must provide reports of any cultural resource surveys undertaken for the project, as well as previously unfiled correspondence with Native American Tribes and state and federal agencies.
  • FERC has requested a narrative description of specific measures to minimize the potential effects of seismicity on the project.
  • The company must reconcile discrepancies in the provided information, including the acreage of land use during project operation and the use of open land as temporary workspaces.

Statistics:

  • The proposed project spans across 165,147.37 acres.
  • The company must provide a schedule for the completion of each set of surveys (land, environmental, and cultural surveys) of the planned pipeline route.
  • The project's direct APE appears excessive to the scope of the proposed project.
  • The company must address discrepancies in the provided information regarding the impact of the project on mineral resources.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). (2025, July 17). Great Basin Gas Transmission Company. Request for Additional Information. Document Accession #: 20250717-3008.
  • Great Basin Gas Transmission Company. (2025, July). 2026 Great Basin Expansion Project Docket No. CP25-209-000 Environmental Information Request.

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