Sierra Club Opposes Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project in Mississippi

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The Sierra Club has filed a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the proposed Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project, citing concerns over the project's potential environmental and health impacts. The proposed project would create approximately 1.175 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of new natural gas pipeline capacity, with over 110 miles of new pipeline, two new compressor stations, and four new meter stations. The Sierra Club opposes the project, arguing that it would harm the local environment, including impacts on human health, wetlands, species, air quality, and aesthetic resources.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project would create approximately 1.175 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of new natural gas pipeline capacity.
  • The project would result in the construction of over 110 miles of new pipeline, two new compressor stations, and four new meter stations.
  • The Sierra Club opposes the project, citing concerns over environmental and health impacts, including disruption of over 2,252 acres of land, air pollution, and impacts on wildlife and water sources.
  • The Sierra Club represents the interests of hundreds of thousands of members who live, work, and recreate near the project area and would be directly affected by the project's impacts.
  • The Sierra Club has demonstrated its interest in prior FERC proceedings regarding similar pipelines and will bring valuable insights into mitigation strategies, control technology, project siting concerns, and specific concerns of impacted communities.
  • The Sierra Club's participation is in the public interest, as it will promote a comprehensive review of the project's potential impacts and provide the Commission with a more complete understanding of its effects.

Statistics:

  • 1.175 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of new natural gas pipeline capacity would be created by the proposed project
  • 110 miles of new pipeline would be constructed as part of the project
  • 2,252 acres of land would be disrupted by the project's construction
  • 668 acres of land would be permanently used for operation
  • Over 1,200 Sierra Club members live, work, and recreate in the areas near the proposed project

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION In the Matter of: ) Docket Nos. CP25-547-000 Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC Texas Gas Transmission, LLC )
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 385.214(b)(2)
  • 15 U.S.C. SS 717n(e); 18 C.F.R. SS 385.214(b)(2)