Lone Star Transmission, LLC's Response to ENGIE Renewables NA LLC's Motion to Intervene in the Phantom Hill-to-Tiger Solar 345-kV Transmission Line Project

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Lone Star Transmission, LLC ("Lone Star") has filed a response to ENGIE Renewables NA LLC's ("ENGIE") motion to intervene in the proposed Phantom Hill-to-Tiger Solar 345-kV transmission line project in Jones County, Texas. The project aims to establish a high-voltage transmission line to support the growth of renewable energy in the region. ENGIE had filed a motion to intervene on September 11, 2025, claiming that the proposed transmission line would cross property in which ENGIE has an interest.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed Phantom Hill-to-Tiger Solar 345-kV transmission line project aims to support the growth of renewable energy in Jones County, Texas.
  • Lone Star Transmission, LLC has filed a response to ENGIE Renewables NA LLC's motion to intervene, asserting that ENGIE does not have the necessary interest or standing to participate in the proceeding.
  • The proposed project would cross property owned by Stephanie M. Pope Trust and Walter Alan Pope, who have provided consent for the installation of the transmission line.
  • ENGIE has not presented adequate evidence of its interest in the subject property, and therefore, its motion to intervene should be denied.
  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has received the application for the proposed project, which was filed on August 11, 2025.
  • ENGIE's motion to intervene was filed on September 11, 2025, and Lone Star's response was filed on September 16, 2025.
  • According to P.U.C. PROC. R. 22.78(a), a party may intervene in a proceeding if it has a right to participate conferred on it by law or has a justiciable interest that may be adversely affected by the outcome of the proceeding.

Statistics:

  • The proposed Phantom Hill-to-Tiger Solar 345-kV transmission line project spans approximately 23 miles in Jones County, Texas.
  • The project aims to transmit 345 kV of electricity to support the growth of renewable energy in the region.
  • The transmission line is expected to be constructed and operated by Lone Star Transmission, LLC.
  • ENGIE Renewables NA LLC has filed a motion to intervene in the proceeding, claiming that the proposed transmission line would cross property in which ENGIE has an interest.
  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has received the application for the proposed project on August 11, 2025.

Sources:

  • Application of Lone Star Transmission, LLC to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Phantom Hill-to-Tiger Solar 345-kV Transmission Line in Jones County
  • Lone Star Transmission, LLC's Response to ENGIE Renewables NA LLC's Motion to Intervene
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas (P.U.C. PROC. R. 22.78(a))