Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC Submits Weekly Environmental Status Report for Southeast Texas Project

Strategic Insights -

The Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC has submitted its Weekly Environmental Status Report No. 11 for the Southeast Texas Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The report provides an update on the project's construction progress, environmental training, and any issues encountered during the reporting period from June 15 to June 21, 2025. The project was authorized by Commission Order (190 FERC P 61,166) on March 20, 2025, and all federal authorizations have been received.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Southeast Texas Project was authorized by Commission Order (190 FERC P 61,166) on March 20, 2025.
  • All federal authorizations have been received for the project.
  • Construction progress is being hindered by continued rainouts in the project area.
  • FGT has completed its Project agreement(s) with its third-party contractor(s) and acquired the necessary materials for the Southeast Texas Project facilities.
  • FGT has obtained 100% of the necessary Right-of-Way ("ROW") and temporary easements for the Southeast Texas Project.
  • Construction progress includes 15% completion of Environmental Control Measures (ECDs), 100% completion of clearing and grading at CS 6.5, and 0% completion of clearing and grading at Gillis-Trunkline M&R.
  • FGT recommenced clearing/construction activities at Orange - Entergy M&R on June 23, 2025, and anticipates continuing these activities during the next reporting period.
  • FGT commenced setting up office trailer(s) and pile installation at CS 6.5, and continued mobilization of mechanical contractor, hauling in construction mats, rock, materials/equipment, ECD installation/maintenance, and anticipates continuing these activities during the next reporting period.

Statistics:

  • 15% completion of Environmental Control Measures (ECDs).
  • 100% completion of clearing and grading at CS 6.5.
  • 0% completion of clearing and grading at Gillis-Trunkline M&R.
  • 55% completion of site excavation/goundworks at Orange - Entergy M&R.
  • 10% completion of site excavation/goundworks at CS 6.5.
  • 20% completion of pile installation at CS 6.5.
  • 71% completion of welding at CS 6.5.
  • 6% completion of welding at Orange - Entergy M&R.
  • 100% completion of new MLV assemblies/goundworks at MP 386.8 and MP 426.5.
  • 0% completion of station suction/discharge piping/backfill at CS 6.5.
  • 5% completion of connection pipe/backfill at Orange - Entergy M&R.
  • 1% completion of rough clean-up/commence restoration activities.
  • 0% completion of final clean-up/final restoration.

Sources:

  • Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC Southeast Texas Project Docket No. CP24-510-000 Weekly Environmental Status Report No. 11.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order (190 FERC P 61,166).