Federal regulators have approved Enable Midstream Partners, LP’s $540 million Gulf Run Pipeline project to transport natural gas from some of the most prolific natural gas producing regions of the U.S. to the Gulf Coast.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave approval under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act allowing the transportation of the gas from such shales as the Haynesville, Marcellus, Utica and Barnett and the Mid-Continent region.
The pipeline is backed by a 20-year commitment for 1.1 billion cubic feet a day from cornerstone shipper Golden Pass LNG. Enable said the planned 42-inch pipeline provides for nearly 1.7 Bcf/d of capacity allowing for upside potential beyond Golden Pass LNG’s commitment.
“We appreciate FERC’s thoughtful review of the project and all of the hard work from our best-in-class project team to reach this important milestone,” said Rod Sailor, president and CEO. “Gulf Run makes significant use of existing assets, reducing the project’s cost and environmental impact. With FERC approval and the demand for LNG increasing globally, the project is well-positioned to add new customer commitments.”
The cost for the project is currently estimated at approximately $540 million, and pipe for the project was recently acquired at what Enable considered favorable pricing relative to market. The contractor bidding process is underway, and the project is anticipated to be placed into service in late 2022.