DeLa Express Pipeline Project

Introduction

On April 15, 2024, FERC staff approved DeLa Express, LLC’s request to enter into the FERC’s Pre-filing Environmental Review Process (Pre-filing Process) for the planned DeLa Express Project (Project). More information may be found in FERC Docket No. PF24-4-000 in FERC's eLibrary.

DeLa Express Project Pipeline Route and Facilities

The Project is designed to transport natural gas from the Permian Basin in West Texas to markets in and around Lake Charles, Louisiana. DeLa Express plans to construct over 750 miles of natural gas pipeline and associated facilities including 6 new compressor stations across 27 Texas counties and 1 Louisiana parish.  

DeLa Express Pipeline Project Map

On August 9, 2024, DeLa Express submitted several more maps on the Project to the docket. To view and download these maps, please visit FERC's eLibrary and search Docket No. PF24-4-000. 

Pre-filing Environmental Review Process 

Pre-filing is a “pre-application” phase in the overall environmental review process for interstate natural gas or liquefied natural gas projects under FERC’s jurisdiction. The Pre-filing Process is designed to identify and address environmental aspects of the project before an official application is filed. The Pre-filing Process was established to encourage early involvement by stakeholders during the design and/or routing of an interstate natural gas project.

During the Pre-filing Process, members of the public will have multiple opportunities to get involved and express their views, concerns, and issues. Those opportunities include public comment periods, applicant-sponsored open houses, and scoping sessions hosted by FERC. These opportunities will be posted in FERC’s eLibrary in Docket No. PF24-4-000. 

Public Participation Opportunities

On August 22, 2024, FERC issued a Notice of Scoping for the Project. In this notice, FERC staff opened a 30-day public comment period, requested comments on environmental issues, and identified the dates, times, and locations of in-person scoping sessions to be held across Texas and Louisiana. As a reminder, “scoping” is the process used by FERC to gather input from the public about a project. Federal law requires FERC to seek out public comments and consider them during its review of a project. Public comments inform FERC’s reviews and serve to educate decision-makers about local concerns.

Written comments were due by 5:00 p.m. EDT on September 23, 2024. The comments are part of FERC’s official administrative record and available to download in FERC Docket No. PF24-4-000 in FERC's eLibrary.

Scoping Sessions 

In September 2024, FERC held nine scoping sessions to collect oral public comments about the Project. The oral comments were taken on a one-on-one basis with a court reporter, who transcribed the comments. After they are transcribed, they will be part of FERC’s official administrative record and available to download in FERC Docket No. PF24-4-000 in FERC's eLibrary.

Due to Hurricane Francine, FERC staff canceled the two scoping sessions planned for Tuesday, September 10, 2024: session at Ward 7 Recreation Center in Vinton, LA; and session at Ballinger Community Center in Ballinger, TX. If new sessions are established and scheduled, FERC will issue another notice advising the date and time. Concerned citizens of these areas should monitor this webpage for new scoping information or follow OPP’s social media channels for announcements: X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

More Information and Staying Updated

You may learn more about the Project through FERC’s eLibrary. When searching for the Project, please enter Docket No. PF24-4-000 in the “Enter Docket Number” text box. FERC’s Office of Public Participation provides an educational video and demonstration on using eLibrary: WorkshOPP and Demonstration: FERC’s eLibrary. 

You are also encouraged to contact OPP staff to learn more about the Project and participation at FERC by email at [email protected] or phone at 202-502-6595. If you would like to speak with someone in the region, please contact Ms. Pamela Young, OPP Outreach Specialist, at [email protected] or by phone at 601-715-9009; or Mr. Vincente Carreon, OPP Outreach Specialist, at [email protected] or by phone at 361-484-8323. All media inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

OPP will send announcements about upcoming participation opportunities, meet with interested stakeholders and organizations, and attend public meetings. To stay updated, follow OPP on its social media channels: X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. 

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This page was last updated on March 10, 2025