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Cypress Natural Gas Pipeline

On June 29, 2005 Southern filed an application with FERC seeking approval for the cypress pipeline.

Details: The project will be constructed in three phases: Phase I will include 166.63 miles of 24-inch diameter pipeline that will begin at Southern's existing pipeline system near Rincon, GA, and interconnect with four outlets: Atlanta Gas Light Company in Glynn County, GA; Southern's South Georgia Pipeline in Nassau County, FL; Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) in Duval County Florida; and Florida Gas Transmission Company's (FGT) Jacksonville Lateral Pipeline in Clay County Florida. Minor modifications will also be made to Southern's Marietta Meter Station located in Cobb County , GA. Phase I is expected to be in service by May 1, 2007. Phase II will add a compressor station located in Glynn County , GA and is expected to be in service by May 1, 2009. Phase III will include 9.8 miles of 30-inch pipe paralleling Southern's existing pipeline system from port Wentworth in Chatham County, GA to Rincon in Effingham County,GA; one compressor station in Liberty County, GA and one compressor station in Nassau County, FL. Phase III is expected to be in service by May 1, 2010. Upon completion of all three phases, the Cypress Pipeline will be able to provide 500,000 Mcf/d of firm transportation service. Assuming the timely receipt of all required regulatory approvals, Southern anticipates commencing construction in the fall of 2006.

Docket Nos. CP05-388-000

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