Nueva Era Dos, LLC Seeks Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approval for Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities

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Nueva Era Dos, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to site, construct, connect, operate, and maintain natural gas pipeline facilities for export and import purposes at the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. The company, a subsidiary of Howard Energy Partners, requests authorization under the Natural Gas Act and a Presidential Permit, which would enable the transfer of natural gas between the two countries. Nueva Era Dos aims to have the facilities operational by April 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed pipeline facilities will be located on the international boundary between the United States, in Maverick County, Texas, and Mexico in the State of Coahuila.
  • The facilities will be used primarily for export purposes, but Nueva Era Dos also requests that the authorization and permit cover import, as well.
  • The company has requested that the FERC grant the Section 3 and Presidential Permit authorizations by April 2026.
  • The application consists of three volumes: Public Information, Privileged and Confidential Information, and a Public Version of Exhibit F.
  • Nueva Era Dos requests that the information submitted in Volume II be accorded privileged and confidential treatment.
  • The company has submitted contact information for questions related to confidential information.
  • The FERC filing requirements have been met, and the application has been submitted through the eFiling system.

Statistics:

  • The proposed pipeline facilities will be used for export and import purposes.
  • The export and import of natural gas from the United States to Mexico will be facilitated by the pipeline facilities.
  • The facilities will be operational by April 2026.
  • The application consists of three volumes: Public Information, Privileged and Confidential Information, and a Public Version of Exhibit F.

Sources:

  • 15 U.S.C. § 717b (2018)
  • 18 C.F.R. Pt. 153, Subpart B (2024)
  • Exec. Order No. 10485, 18 Fed. Reg. 5397 (Sept. 9, 1953)
  • Exec. Order No. 12038, 43 Fed. Reg. 4957 (Feb. 3, 1978)
  • 18 C.F.R. Pt. 153, Subpart C (2024)
  • 18 C.F.R. § 388.112 (2024)
  • 18 C.F.R. §§ 385.2005, 385.2011(c)(5) (2024)