Gulfstream begins mainline construction on 110 mile Florida pipeline extension

July 19, 2004
Gulfstream Natural Gas System LLC, a joint venture of operator Williams Cos. Inc., Tulsa, and energy marketer Duke Energy Corp., Charlotte, NC, has begun mainline construction on its 110 mile pipeline extension from central Florida to the state's east coast. The extension will double Gulfstream's service area, enabling the delivery of more than 1 bcfd of natural gas to expanding markets across the state.

By OGJ editors

HOUSTON, July 19 -- Gulfstream Natural Gas System LLC, a joint venture of operator Williams Cos. Inc., Tulsa, and energy marketer Duke Energy Corp., Charlotte, NC, has begun mainline construction on its 110 mile pipeline extension from central Florida to the state's east coast. The extension will double Gulfstream's service area, enabling the delivery of more than 1 bcfd of natural gas to expanding markets across the state.

Florida's power generation needs are expected to more than double in the next decade according to the Florida Public Service Commission.

The extension, which will require construction in five counties, is scheduled for completion in December.