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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FERC Issues Formal Notice for Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC's Herscher I/W Well Abandonment Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice for the Herscher I/W Well Abandonment Project, a proposed authorization for Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC (NGPL) to plug and abandon two injection/withdrawal wells, remove associated surface facilities, and abandon in-place portions of a related storage field lateral. The project is estimated to cost $664,000 and is expected to take place in Kankakee County, Illinois. The public has been given the opportunity to review and comment on the project, with a deadline for submissions set for September 8, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Herscher I/W Well Abandonment Project is a proposed authorization for NGPL to plug and abandon two injection/withdrawal wells, remove associated surface facilities, and abandon in-place portions of a related storage field lateral.
  • The project is estimated to cost $664,000 and is expected to take place in Kankakee County, Illinois.
  • The public has been given the opportunity to review and comment on the project, with a deadline for submissions set for September 8, 2025.
  • Protests and motions to intervene must be submitted by the deadline and must comply with the requirements specified in section 157.205(e) of the Commission's regulations.
  • Any person who wishes to file a protest or motion to intervene must provide their position regarding the proceeding and their interest in the proceeding.
  • Comments on the project can be filed by anyone, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding.
  • Protests, motions to intervene, and comments can be filed electronically through the Commission's eFiling feature or by submitting a paper copy to the address provided.
  • The Commission encourages public participation and provides information on how to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments on its website.

Statistics:

  • Estimated cost of the project: $664,000
  • Deadline for submissions: September 8, 2025
  • Estimated time frame for the project: Not specified
  • Number of people affected by the project: Not specified

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC
  • FERC website (www.ferc.gov) Document Accession #: 20250710-3032 Filed Date: 07/10/2025

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