VINTON, La. (KPLC) – A 690-mile pipeline has been proposed to transport natural gas from West Texas to Southwest Louisiana.
Moss Lake Partners has begun a pre-filing application process for the DeLa Express Pipeline. It would originate in the Permian Basin and end near Gillis in Calcasieu Parish.
Representatives of Moss Lake and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission visited Vinton tonight to gather public comments as they prepare for their permit application.
“A safe, reliable opportunity to transport the natural gas again from the Permian to the markets where it’s needed, and then some of that then will be exported and to again provide the gas even to international markets,” said Chris Thiele of Moss Lake.
Some residents near the proposed path of the pipeline have raised concerns about their own health and safety, as well as the well-being of endangered wetland species.
Moss Lake officials hope to submit the permit application for the pipeline early next year. They plan for the pipeline to be operational in 2028.
Instructions for filing a comment with FERC can be found HERE. The DeLa Express Pipeline’s docket number is PF24-4-000.
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