The applications have been submitted for Jordan Cove energy project and Pacific Connector gas pipeline.
Veresen is seeking approval for the construction and operation of a 7.8 million LNG export terminal in Coos Bay and Oregon, as well as the related Pacific Connector to transport natural gas from the Malin Hub in southern Oregon to the LNG export terminal.
According to the company, the application includes the elimination of a 420MW power plant, reflects more than 50 route adjustments of Pacific Connector and the enhancement of various water crossings to minimize environmental impacts through trenchless drilling techniques.
The company is expected to invest around $10bn for the total engineering, procurement and construction of the LNG export terminal and gas pipeline.
The project is expected to generate around $60m in annual property taxes, including $20m from Pacific Connector in the counties through which the pipeline crosses.
Veresen president and CEO Don Althoff said: "Completing the pre-filing phase and submitting the formal applications to FERC is a major milestone for the projects.
"Our significant efforts to optimize the design to minimize its environmental footprint and accommodate landowner requests, as well as the support of our world-class LNG buyers, should result in the receipt of the positive regulatory decisions required to build Jordan Cove.”
