Egan Hub Partners, a subsidiary of NiSource, filed a request atFERC recently to expand the operating capacity of its existingstorage facility in Acadia Parish, LA from 15.5 Bcf to 21 Bcf. Thecompany wants a FERC decision by Sept. 1 so that some or all of theexpansion can be online during the 2000-2001 heating season. Egansaid the expansion is necessary because of the large number ofrequests from customers for additional storage service. It expectsthat the expanded capacity will be fully subscribed and says it canprovide the identity of customers with which it is discussingincremental service, if the Commission requests such information.The company’s two existing salt dome caverns will be enlarged from7.75 Bcf to 10.5 Bcf and compression will be added, boostingdeliverability from 750 MMcf/d to 800 MMcf/d.

Mitchell Energy & Development Corp. is expanding capacity atits Bridgeport, TX, processing plant northwest of Fort Worth from210 to 310 MMcf/d. The expansion will handle rapidly rising gassupplies from accelerated drilling by the company and otherproducers. Daily rich gas volumes delivered to Bridgeport areexpected to increase from 205 MMcf to almost 300 MMcf during thenext three years. Likewise, gas liquids production from the plantwould increase from 19,000 b/d to more than 27,000 b/d.Construction is to begin in July, and start-up is targeted forDecember. Project cost will be $15 million, increasing thecompany’s capital budget to $236 million. “The Bridgeport plantwill be capable of 90% ethane recovery and will use minimum fueland power,” said CEO George P. Mitchell.

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