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Texas Eastern Transmission, LP Submits Monthly Environmental Status Report on Grand Chenier Abandonment Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a monthly status report from Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) regarding the Grand Chenier Abandonment Project, Docket No. CP23-57-000. The report, submitted on June 24, 2025, covers the period from May 16, 2025, to June 15, 2025. The project involves the abandonment of the Grand Chenier Compressor Station and appurtenant facilities in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. According to the report, construction activities have progressed, with the torch cutting of surge vessels, breaking of concrete on Platform 2, and excavation of areas exposing underground piping and electrical conduits.

Key Takeaways:

  • As of June 15, 2025, 75% of the Grand Chenier Compressor Station Abandonment has been completed, with 100% of Contractor and Equipment Mobilization, Site Clearing and Preparation, and Abandonment Activities completed.
  • The site is currently in the clean-up and demobilization phase, with restoration activities not yet commenced.
  • During the reporting period, no problems or instances of non-compliance with the commission's order were encountered.
  • The onsite Environmental Inspector will monitor the adult Killdeer's activity weekly from the buffered area for signs of disturbance.
  • Photos of the construction activities and the Killdeer nest were attached to the report, including images of loop line backfilling, hammering Platform 2, loading concrete into trucks for removal, and the Killdeer nest with 4 eggs observed at the site.

Statistics:

  • 75% of the Grand Chenier Compressor Station Abandonment has been completed as of June 15, 2025.
  • 100% of Contractor and Equipment Mobilization, Site Clearing and Preparation, and Abandonment Activities have been completed.
  • 85% of Abandonment Activities have been completed.
  • 0% of Clean-up and Demobilization and Restoration activities have been completed.
  • The Killdeer nest has been observed to have a total of 4 eggs on June 12, 2025.

Sources:

  • Texas Eastern Transmission, LP 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, Texas 77079 (June 24, 2025)
  • Report No. 18: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP Monthly Environmental Status Report Page 1 of 3 (May 16, 2025 - June 15, 2025)
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: CP23-57-000 (November 15, 2023)
  • United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Charadrius vociferus (Killdeer) (no date)

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