WhiteWater announced the expansion of its Pelican Pipeline system in Louisiana through the construction of the Pelican Thrasher lateral, a new infrastructure designed to supply natural gas to the future liquefaction plant and Commonwealth LNG export facility located in Cameron Parish.
The project is part of the strategy to strengthen energy infrastructure along the U.S. Gulf Coast, a region that continues to increase its liquefied natural gas export capacity to meet international demand.
Commonwealth LNG to Receive Up to 2.5 Bcf/d of Natural Gas
According to the company, the Pelican Thrasher Lateral will be approximately 65 miles long and will feature a 42-inch diameter pipeline. The route will originate in the Gillis area in Beauregard Parish and extend to the Commonwealth LNG facilities in Cameron Parish.
The infrastructure will have capacity to transport up to 2.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas, which will ensure the supply required by the liquefaction terminal once it enters commercial operation.
Service Entry Scheduled for 2029
According to the preliminary schedule, commissioning of the new lateral is planned for the first half of 2029.
The expansion represents an important step to strengthen connectivity between natural gas producing areas and processing and export centers located on the U.S. Gulf of Mexico coast.
Likewise, the project seeks to capitalize on the sustained growth of the global LNG market and the need for transportation systems capable of moving large volumes of gas efficiently.
Support from Major Infrastructure Investors
The development of the Pelican system is supported by WhiteWater along with its partners FIC Partners Management, Stonepeak, and Trace Capital Management.
FIC specializes in investments linked to critical infrastructure within energy value chains, including gas transmission, utilities, and renewable energy. For its part, Stonepeak manages approximately $88 billion in assets focused on infrastructure and real assets on a global scale.
Trace Capital Management complements the investor group with a portfolio focused on oil and gas exploration, production, and transportation in North America, in addition to energy distribution assets.
Louisiana Strengthens Its Role in the Natural Gas Chain
The construction of the Pelican Thrasher Lateral reinforces Louisiana’s position as one of the leading energy hubs in the United States for LNG project development.
With new export terminals and midstream infrastructure expansions, the region continues to attract investments aimed at improving natural gas transportation and processing capacity, a key element to serve international markets in the coming years.
Source: WhiteWater via PR Newswire
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