Introduction
On July 2, 2026, DeLa Express, LLC notified FERC that it has suspended development of the planned interstate DeLa Express Project.
FERC staff approved DeLa Express’s request to enter the Pre-filing Environmental Review Process on April 15, 2024. No application for the interstate project has been filed with FERC.
Records for the project remain available in Docket No. PF24-4-000 in FERC’s eLibrary.
DeLa Express Project Pipeline Route and Facilities
As originally planned, the project would have included more than 750 miles of pipeline and six new compressor stations to transport natural gas from the Permian Basin in West Texas to markets in and around Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Background
- April 2, 2024: DeLa Express LLC files a request to initiate the Pre-filing Process with FERC
- April 15, 2024: FERC approves DeLa Express LLC to begin the Pre-filing Review
- May 15, 2024: DeLa Express LLC submits Draft Resource Report 1 and Summary of Alternatives
- May 28, 2024: DeLa Express LLC submits map of community open house locations
- June 2024: DeLa Express Project community open house events
- August 22, 2024: FERC issues a Notice of Scoping
- September 9-19: FERC hosts scoping sessions
- July 2, 2026: DeLa Express notifies FERC that it has suspended development of the interstate project
Office of Public Participation's Outreach Corner
The Office of Public Participation (OPP) is authorized to support public participation in FERC proceedings pursuant to Section 319 of the Federal Power Act. OPP coordinates with and provides assistance to members of the public as to participation in, and understanding of, FERC proceedings. OPP provides outreach to community groups, community members, landowners and other interested parties potentially impacted by infrastructure projects.
OPP outreach conducted for the DeLa Express Pipeline Project (Docket No. PF24-4-000) included:
- In May and August 2024, potentially affected landowners and interested stakeholders were notified via email and the U.S. Postal Service about the Pre-filing process and scoping sessions for the DeLa Express Pipeline Project. The messages provided information on how to participate in the environmental review process and opportunities to submit scoping comments.
- OPP Outreach Specialist attended the Open Houses and Scoping Sessions in the potentially affected areas in the Summer and Fall of 2024.
- Coordinated social media campaign though 2024 to notify interested constituents of the environmental review process, events, and associated deadlines on social media outlets Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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