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October 14, 2014

Neighboring states fight proposed $3.7B gas line that would feed Florida

  • About 600 miles of pipeline would bring natural gas from a hub in Alabama to power plants in Florida.
    • By RAY HENRY
    Associated Press

    ATLANTA — A proposal to build a $3.7 billion pipeline system carrying natural gas into Florida is raising complaints from Georgia residents — including media mogul Ted Turner — who say they'd face environmental costs while others get the benefits.

    Spectra Energy Partners and NextEra Energy are seeking federal permission to build the Sabal Trail and the Florida Southeast Connection, about 600 miles of pipeline bringing natural gas from a hub in Alabama, across southwest Georgia and to power plants in Florida. If approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the system would start operating in mid-2017.


     
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