Louisiana Ranks Behind Texas in Planned Gas Pipeline Growth

Louisiana is expected to add 8.4 billion cubic feet per day of new natural gas pipeline capacity by the end of 2027, driven by major projects tied to Gulf Coast LNG demand.

(P&GJ) — Louisiana is expected to add 8.4 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas pipeline capacity through 2027, making it the second-largest state for planned pipeline expansion behind Texas, according to federal data cited by 10/12 Industry Report.

The planned additions account for nearly one-fifth of the new pipeline capacity expected to come online nationwide over the next two years.

Two projects make up Louisiana's projected growth. The Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector is expected to enter service in late 2026 with 2.0 billion cubic feet per day of capacity, while the Pelican Pipeline is slated for completion by the end of 2027. Together, the projects represent the state's full 8.4 billion cubic feet per day of anticipated additions.

Nationwide, developers are planning approximately 44.9 billion cubic feet per day of new natural gas transportation capacity during 2026 and 2027. More than 31 billion cubic feet per day of those projects are already under construction, according to the federal pipeline tracker referenced by 10/12 Industry Report.

Texas remains the dominant growth market, with nearly 30 billion cubic feet per day of planned additions. Much of that capacity is intended to move increasing volumes of Permian Basin natural gas to Gulf Coast demand centers, LNG export facilities and downstream consumers.

According to the report, Virginia ranks third among states for planned pipeline growth, with Williams' Southeast Supply Enhancement Project expected to add 1.6 billion cubic feet per day of capacity in 2027.

As reported by 10/12 Industry Report, rising LNG export demand, growing domestic power generation needs and continued production growth from the Permian Basin are driving the current wave of pipeline development across the United States.