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CIG Begins Construction of Raton Basin Expansion
Colorado Interstate Gas (CIG) has begun construction of its Raton Basin expansion project, which is slated to be in service by October. The $61 million expansion will add 104,600 Dth/d of transmission capacity to the section of CIG’s existing pipeline system from south central Colorado to the panhandle of Oklahoma.
The El Paso Corp. subsidiary said that construction involves installing 102 miles of 16-, 20-, and 24-inch diameter pipeline looping; 1,770 horsepower of additional compression; and new metering facilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorized construction in May (see Daily GPI, May 26).
“This project is a prime example of El Paso’s commitment to providing increased natural gas transportation capacity for western United States producers,” said James Cleary, president of El Paso’s Western Pipeline Group. “Completion of the Raton Basin 2005 expansion will increase CIG’s capacity in this area to more than 380,000 Dth/d, providing our customers with enhanced access to growing Raton Basin gas supplies and increased deliverability to Midcontinent pipeline interconnections.”
Five producing shippers have negotiated firm agreements with minimum 10-year terms for transportation services by the project: Pioneer Natural Resources Co., El Paso Energy Raton LLC, Red River Ranch Holding LLC, Apple Tree Holdings LLC and XTO Energy.
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