Golden Pass Pipeline LLC Seeks Authorization for Partial In-Service of Project Facilities

The Golden Pass Pipeline LLC has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting authorization for partial in-service of the Project Facilities, specifically the MP 33 Compressor Station located in Orange County, Texas. The project, initially authorized in 2016, involves the construction of new interconnects and facilities adjacent to the MP 33 Compressor Station. As part of the environmental condition requirements, Golden Pass Pipeline LLC confirms that the facilities have been constructed in accordance with FERC approval and applicable standards, and rehabilitation and restoration activities are proceeding satisfactorily.

Key Takeaways:

• The Golden Pass Pipeline LLC has submitted a request to the FERC for authorization to place the MP 33 Compressor Station facilities in-service on or around September 22, 2025.
• The project involves constructing three new interconnects and appurtenant facilities adjacent to the MP 33 Compressor Station, including one interconnect with Midcoast Pipelines L.P. and two interconnects with Golden Triangle Storage, LLC.
• The project requires FERC approval and must comply with Environmental Condition No. 12 requirements, including mechanical completion, safe operation, and satisfactory rehabilitation and restoration.
• Attachment A to the filing includes photographs demonstrating the restoration and rehabilitation activities for the MP 33 Compressor Station site.
• Golden Pass Pipeline LLC confirms that any continuing Project activities will be consistent with all applicable conditions attached to the Commission's Order and Appendix of such Order.

Statistics:

• The Golden Pass LNG Export Project is authorized to transport up to 2.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of domestically sourced natural gas.
• The MP 33 Compressor Station facilities are expected to be in-service on or around September 22, 2025.
• The project involves the construction of three new interconnects and appurtenant facilities adjacent to the MP 33 Compressor Station.
• Photographs demonstrating the restoration and rehabilitation activities for the MP 33 Compressor Station site are included as Attachment A to the filing.

Sources:

• Golden Pass Products LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC, 157 FERC P 61,222 (2016), FERC Accession No. 20161221-3042
• The Commission originally authorized the construction and operation of the GPPL system under FERC Docket Nos. CP04-386-000 and CP04-400-000. Golden Pass LNG Terminal LP and Golden Pass Pipeline LP, 112 FERC P 61,041 (2005), amended, 117 FERC P 61,015, further amended, 117 FERC P 61,332 (2006), further amended, 134 FERC P 61,037 (2011).
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