DT Midstream Inc. has commissioned its Louisiana Energy Access (LEAP) Phase 1 expansion, increasing its capacity to 1.3 bcfd from 1.0 bcfd. The completion comes ahead of the original expected in-service date of fourth-quarter 2023.
Second- and third-phase expansions remain on track for in-service dates of first-quarter 2024 and third-quarter 2024, respectively, the company said in an Aug. 30 update. Overall, the multi-phased project will bring LEAP’s total capacity to 1.9 bcfd and provide scalability for further expansions up to 3 bcfd.
LEAP currently provides interconnectivity between Haynesville production and Gulf Coast markets. Customers have access to multiple existing or under construction LNG terminals including, Sabine Pass, Cameron, Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines, and Golden Pass via interconnects with Creole Trail, Cameron Interstate Pipeline, Texas Eastern, and Transco, the company said.
