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Florida Gas Transmission Company's Southeast Texas Project Update: Progress on Environmental Permits and Construction

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Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC has submitted an update on the Southeast Texas Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The project, which includes the construction of a new compressor station and upgrade of existing facilities in Louisiana and Texas, has received all necessary federal authorizations and approvals. As of August 16, 2025, construction is ongoing, with 75% of site excavation and groundwork completed for the new compressor station, and 100% of the necessary right-of-way and temporary easements acquired.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Southeast Texas Project has received all necessary federal authorizations and approvals, including a blanket certificate from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • Construction is ongoing, with 75% of site excavation and groundwork completed for the new compressor station.
  • 100% of the necessary right-of-way and temporary easements have been acquired for the project.
  • The company has completed its project agreement with its third-party contractor and acquired the necessary materials for the project facilities.
  • Environmental training for project personnel continues, with no problems or non-compliances reported during the reporting period.
  • Landowner complaints have not been received, and the company has implemented measures to address any potential concerns related to the project's compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • The project's construction is progressing, with ongoing work on fabrication, form-pouring, matting, and pipe fabrication.
  • Representative photos of project construction areas have been provided, showing progress on pipe fabrication, form pouring, and other construction activities.

Statistics:

  • 100% of right-of-way and temporary easements acquired for the project.
  • 75% of site excavation and groundwork completed for the new compressor station.
  • 100% of necessary materials acquired for the project facilities.
  • 100% of construction completed for some project facilities.
  • No problems or non-compliances reported.
  • No landowner complaints received.
  • 63% of welding on the new compressor station completed.

Sources:

  • Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC. Southeast Texas Project Docket No. CP24-510-000 Weekly Environmental Status Report No. 19. Submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on August 20, 2025.
  • Attachment 2: TABLE 1.6-1 Environmental Permits and Approvals. Updated May 8, 2025.
  • Attachment 3: Photographs of Project Construction Areas. Presented for Weekly Report No. 19.

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