Frequently asked questions
Have questions about pipeline projects, landowner rights, compressor stations or safety practices? Below you will find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas), a subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipelines, LP (Boardwalk), is proposing the Borealis Project (Project) to enhance the reliable delivery of natural gas across the region. Texas Gas provides critical natural gas transportation and storage services across the South and Midwest. With more than 6,000 miles of bi-directional pipelines and storage, Texas Gas plays a vital role in connecting Gulf Coast and Appalachian supply to utilities, power generators, industrial users and ultimately consumers and their homes. Explore Texas Gas’s website (txgt.com) to learn more about how the company operates and what projects we are working on.
The Borealis Project is a proposed natural gas infrastructure project that includes new pipeline construction, new compressor stations, and upgrades to existing facilities in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. It is made up of two primary components: the Borealis Supply Leg and the Mainline. The Borealis Supply Leg includes approximately 200 miles of new pipeline in Ohio, two new compressor stations, and is designed to provide up to 2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of additional natural gas capacity. The Mainline consists of approximately 265 miles of new pipeline across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, along with added compression at an existing facility in Indiana, providing up to 1.75 Bcf/d of additional capacity. Together, these components are intended to enhance the reliable delivery of natural gas across the region.
Texas Gas is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), a federal agency charged with regulating interstate natural gas pipelines under the Natural Gas Act. Once filed, the FERC will perform the required reviews of the project, including need and environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act which will yield an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement, to determine if the project is in the public convenience and necessity.
No. We anticipate filing in second half of 2027
Status as of summer 2026: We are currently engaged in early phase of route design, technical research, and stakeholder engagement; ongoing coordination with landowners, communities, and regulatory and environmental agencies. The Project will follow a multi-year federal review and development process designed to encourage public involvement, environmental review, and transparency at every stage. Regulatory approval will be obtained via application to the FERC. Texas Gas expects to file the application with FERC in the second half of 2027. Pending FERC approval, the Project is expected to begin construction in 2028 and be in-service in late 2029. This timeline reflects current planning assumptions and is subject to change.
The Project will traverse multiple counties in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We are still in the preliminary design phase and will identify specific locations once a final route is established.
The Project might affect a landowner if you own property that is directly affected by or adjacent to the proposed pipeline route or the pipeline construction workspace, or you own property within a 0.5-mile radius of a compressor station site.
Landowners and stakeholders will be contacted at several key points throughout the project. Early on, our Land team may reach out by mail, phone, or in person to request survey access, with advance notice provided before any surveys begin. Later, land agents will discuss easement offers. You may also receive invitations to attend project open houses, either in person or virtually. During the FERC review process, both Texas Gas and FERC will send notifications about the project and opportunities to participate. Public notices will also be published in local newspapers, and project documents will be available at local libraries.
You can learn more by visiting the Project website (borealis.bwpipelines.com) where detailed information is available on the Project, pipeline route, benefits, and the FERC review process.
Texas Gas’s commitment to safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship drives every stage of the Project, from planning to operation. We work hard to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations while maintaining strong relationships with the communities that Texas Gas serves. You may view Texas Gas’ website (txgt.com) for safety information.
Texas Gas is committed to operating its assets in a safe, reliable, and compliant manner. To that end, we monitor our natural gas pipeline systems 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our Pipeline Control Center. All pipelines and compressor stations are required to comply with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline engineering and operations requirements. Pipelines are also coated and cathodically protected to reduce corrosion. Texas Gas’s compressor stations are fenced and have controlled access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Natural gas pipeline systems are designed and constructed in accordance with the robust pipeline safety standards established by industry experts and the United States Department of Transportation. Compressor stations and pipelines are constructed with multiple safety systems (such as gas and fire detection systems and emergency shutdown equipment). In the extremely rare event of an emergency, these systems have been designed to ensure the station is safely shut down with minimal risk to the public and the environment. Local first responders will be immediately notified and we will then work with them to take all necessary and appropriate actions to isolate the area and inform the public while working to resolve the emergency.
Following completion of pipeline construction and restoration temporary construction workspace and permanent right-of-way (ROW), the landowner still may use the land over the pipeline for most purposes, including grazing, farming, gardening (e.g., planting of flowers, bushes, and/or grasses) within the permanent ROW. However, certain practices detailed in the utility easements are prohibited within the permanent ROW as they may impede safe operation of the pipeline.
Landowners who have a pipeline on their property may build up to the ROW, but not within it. Owners of property adjacent to a compressor station may build on their land, but not within any established ROW on their property. The following are helpful resources from the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America:
Compressor stations are required to stay below an average noise level of 55 decibels (dB) at nearby homes, schools, hospitals, and other sound-sensitive areas. For comparison, 55 dB is about the sound-level of a normal conversation—quieter than a vacuum cleaner—closer to the sound of a quiet library than heavy machinery. The stations will be designed to meet this limit, and once they begin operating, sound measurements will be taken and submitted to FERC to show they are complying.
The Borealis Project is a natural gas pipeline, not a liquids pipelines or a carbon capture pipeline. Natural gas pipelines transport fuel used for heating, power generation, and industry, while carbon capture pipelines move compressed CO₂ for permanent underground storage to reduce emissions. Natural gas pipelines are regulated by FERC, whereas liquid or carbon capture pipelines often follow state-level rules and regulations that vary by state. Both types must meet PHMSA federal safety standards.
Texas Gas works directly with each landowner to agree on a right‑of‑way easement and fair compensation for use of their property for a pipeline. Landowners are paid fair rates for temporary and permanent impacts to their property. Texas Gas has a long-standing history of working with landowners in good-fair negotiations. If an agreement can’t be reached, federal law allows the company to request eminent domain, which lets a court grant the easement and decide compensation. Our priority is to avoid eminent domain by negotiating fair, mutually agreed‑upon easements or rerouting when possible. Eminent domain is only a last resort.
Texas Gas works directly with each landowner to agree on a right‑of‑way easement and fair compensation for use of their property for a pipeline. Landowners are paid fair rates for temporary and permanent impacts to their property. Texas Gas has a long-standing history of working with landowners in good-fair negotiations. If an agreement can’t be reached, federal law allows the company to request eminent domain, which lets a court grant the easement and decide compensation. Our priority is to avoid eminent domain by negotiating fair, mutually agreed‑upon easements or rerouting when possible. Eminent domain is only a last resort.
The Borealis project is designed to follow existing utility corridors wherever possible to reduce impacts to landowners and the environment. Over approximately 90% of the Borealis Supply Leg and almost 80% of the Mainline are planned alongside existing corridors. Using these established pathways helps limit disturbance to new areas, reduces environmental impacts and workspace, and minimizes disruption to nearby communities.