Kinder Morgan, Entergy Agree to Supply Golden Pass LNG with Natural Gas
(P&GJ) — Entergy Texas has reached a transportation agreement with Kinder Morgan to secure a steady natural gas supply, supporting industrial, commercial, and residential growth in Southeast Texas. The agreement, developed with Golden Pass LNG, is part of Kinder Morgan's $1.7 billion Trident Intrastate Pipeline project.
The 216-mile pipeline will transport natural gas from the Permian Basin and other sources at the Katy hub to the LNG and industrial corridor near Port Arthur, Texas. The project aims to provide reliable energy to a growing region facing supply constraints.
Strategic Energy Investment
"This strategic partnership demonstrates our commitment to delivering long-term value for our customers and communities," said Eliecer Viamontes, president and CEO of Entergy Texas. "The agreement also serves as a critical component for our Southeast Texas Energy Plan (or STEP Ahead plan). By securing a reliable and sustainable fuel supply, we are building the foundation for a stronger energy future."
Under the plan, the agreement is expected to:
- Lower costs for customers by accessing competitive gas markets through the Katy hub.
- Ensure reliability for proposed Legend and Lone Star Power Stations.
- Enhance flexibility and resiliency by bolstering Entergy Texas' ability to manage power plant operations, including its Spindletop underground gas storage.
- Support economic growth by unlocking further industrial expansion.
Pipeline Expansion and Energy Demand
The Trident Intrastate Pipeline is expected to be operational by early 2027, aligning with major industrial projects in Southeast Texas. It will initially transport about 1.5 billion cubic feet of gas per day, with potential expansion to 2.8 billion cubic feet per day.
"We are pleased to support our customers' growing needs for natural gas," said Sital Mody, KMI Natural Gas President. "We believe our Trident Intrastate Pipeline project is critical to meeting rising power, industrial and LNG demand in Texas and are excited to work with Entergy Texas and Golden Pass LNG as we continue to provide reliable and affordable energy solutions to the state."
"This strategic project enhances Golden Pass LNG's access to a reliable supply of natural gas for our LNG terminal and helps us achieve our mission to be the premier supplier of LNG from North America," said Jeff Hammad, Chief Commercial Officer for Golden Pass LNG.
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