As part of the Golden Pass LNG project, a natural gas pipeline will need to be constructed to transport natural gas from the outlet of the LNG receiving terminal to existing natural gas pipelines and related infrastructure. In July 2005, FERC issued its order approving the proposed Golden Pass Pipeline that would extend approximately 77 miles from the terminal to an interstate interconnection near Starks, Louisiana. The pipeline would cross four counties in Texas and one parish in Louisiana. In addition, a short pipeline would tie into the Beaumont industrial area.

The Golden Pass Pipeline project would have the capacity to deliver up to 2.5 BCFD of natural gas. At this time, up to 11 interconnections with existing intrastate and interstate pipelines are possible.

In November 2005, Golden Pass Pipeline proposed design and route changes and commenced a voluntary pre-filing process with FERC. The revised pipeline project would reduce the looped section (43 miles of two 36-inch pipelines) to a single 42-inch pipeline. The pipeline would also be shortened by approximately 9 miles. The capacity of the pipeline would not be affected by these changes. It is anticipated that the proposed revisions would reduce environmental impact and construction complexity. On March 31, 2006, Golden Pass Pipeline LP (GPPL) filed the application to amend the certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by FERC in July 2005. On April 11, 2006 FERC assigned the application to Docket CP04-400-001. Golden Pass Pipeline anticipates that the permitting process for the revised pipeline will be completed in the fall of 2006.

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