SECURE Project
Increases system-wide compression and delivery capacity
Supports growing electric natural gas demand and enhances operational flexibility and pipeline pressure management
Strengthens infrastructure across Mississippi and Louisiana
Aligns with Boardwalk’s mission to deliver secure, affordable and responsible energy infrastructure
Project overview
The SECURE Project targets key compressor station upgrades to expand capacity and improve operational performance across Gulf South’s network. These enhancements are designed to serve the growing natural gas demand in downstream markets while improving delivery efficiency and pressure management throughout the system.
- Increases system-wide compression and delivery capacity
- Supports growing electric natural gas demand
- Enhances operational flexibility and pipeline pressure management
- Strengthens infrastructure across Mississippi and Louisiana
- Aligns with Boardwalk’s mission to deliver secure, affordable, and responsible energy infrastructure
Project Resources: Project safety | Environmental Compliance | Public participation | FAQs
Project overview
The SECURE Project targets key compressor station upgrades to expand capacity and improve operational performance across Gulf South’s network. These enhancements are designed to serve the growing natural gas demand in downstream markets while improving delivery efficiency and pressure management throughout the system.
- Increases system-wide compression and delivery capacity
- Supports growing electric natural gas demand
- Enhances operational flexibility and pipeline pressure management
- Strengthens infrastructure across Mississippi and Louisiana
- Aligns with Boardwalk’s mission to deliver secure, affordable, and responsible energy infrastructure
Project Resources: Project safety | Environmental Compliance | Public participation | FAQs
The SECURE Project proposes new and upgraded compression facilities across Mississippi and Louisiana to enhance natural gas flow along the eastern Gulf Coast. Gulf South will install additional compression at existing stations in Jasper County, MS, Forrest County, MS, and Madison Parish, LA; and construct a new compressor station in Hinds County, MS. These upgrades will increase system capacity to support regional energy demands and utility reliability, particularly benefiting utilities such as Southern Companies and Florida Power & Light.
Key Project Components
Key Project Components
- New Compressor Station: Construction of a new compressor station in Hinds County, MS.
- Compressor Upgrades: Installation of additional compression at existing stations in Jasper County, MS (Jasper CS), Forrest County, MS (Forrest CS) and Madison Parish, LA (Tallulah CS).
- System Capacity Expansion: Enhances Gulf South’s ability to deliver reliable natural gas service across the Gulf Coast region.
Construction / Operation / Safety
The SECURE Project will be constructed and operated in accordance with rigorous safety and engineering standards established by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). During construction, qualified inspectors will oversee each phase to help ensure compliance with safety protocols, including thorough testing of equipment and systems before facilities become operational. Compressor stations will be equipped with emergency shutdown systems and monitored 24/7 to track gas flow, pressure and equipment conditions.
Operational safety will be reinforced through regular inspections and maintenance to detect and address potential issues early. Gulf South also engages with local communities through public awareness programs, providing safety information and emergency contact details. Compressor stations are designed to minimize risk to surrounding areas and include features such as automatic and manual valves for rapid isolation, along with coordination with first responders to help ensure preparedness.
Environmental Considerations
Gulf South is committed to responsible environmental stewardship throughout the SECURE Project. Compressor station upgrades and new construction will be designed and operated in accordance with federal and state environmental regulations, including permitting and compliance requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other relevant agencies. These standards help ensure that construction and operations are conducted in a way that protects surrounding communities and natural resources.
Noise management is also a key consideration in the design of compressor stations. Gulf South will implement noise-reduction technologies to maintain sound levels within federally accepted limits at nearby noise-sensitive areas. Noise surveys will be conducted before and after construction to verify compliance and help ensure that operations remain unobtrusive to surrounding communities.
General Project Timeline
- Stakeholder Engagement: Q3 2024 – Throughout project
- Regulatory Review: Q2 2024 – Q2 2027
- Construction: Q2 2027
- In-Service: Q2 2028
The timeline below reflects key milestones in the engagement, permitting, and construction processes for the SECURE Project. We will continue to update this section as the project progresses.
Construction updates
There are no construction updates at this time.
Gulf South values early engagement and open communication with the communities near its compressor station facilities. As part of the SECURE Project, we hosted public open house meetings to share project details, answered questions and gathered feedback from residents and stakeholders. The meetings provided an opportunity to learn more about the project and its benefits, and to access materials presented during each session. Meeting locations, times and resources are listed below.
Public input opportunities (concluded)
St. James Missionary Baptist Church 2863 Highway 467 Edwards, MS 39066
St. James Missionary Baptist Church 2863 Highway 467 Edwards, MS 39066
Community meeting materials
Community investment
Project support
Gulf South is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), a federal agency that oversees the transportation of natural gas projects that cross state lines. The FERC’s role is to help ensure these projects are safe, environmentally responsible, and in the public interest. Before any major project can move forward, the FERC reviews project plans in detail and decides whether it meets all the necessary standards.
SECURE Project FERC Project Docket Number: CP25-119-000
Public participation in the FERC process
The FERC makes all public documents related to the SECURE Project available through its eLibrary. You can search by docket number (CP25-119) or project name and adjust the date range as needed.
Stay informed by creating a FERC Online account. You can eRegister and subscribe to the project docket via eSubscription to receive email updates when new documents are posted.
Below are resources for accessing and participating in the FERC proceeding:
- This is a webpage describing the FERC Online website and all the options for getting involved in a project filing online:
- The FERC’s support staff can help you understand and navigate their FERC Online system:
- Telephone: 202-502-6652
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-866-208-3676
- Email: ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov
- The Office of Public Participation (“OPP”) is a resource for guidance on participating in a FERC proceeding:
- Website: https://www.ferc.gov/OPP
- Telephone: 202-502-6595
- Email: OPP@ferc.gov
SECURE Project application - hard copy access
You may also access hard copies of the SECURE Project application at the following libraries local to the project location:
- Lois A. Flagg Library
105 Williamson Ave., Edwards, MS 39066 - Madison Parish Library
403 N Mulberry St., Tallulah, LA 71282 - Mary Weems Parker Memorial Library
1016 N Pine Ave., Heidelberg, MS 39439 - The Library of Hattiesburg Petal and Forrest County Petal Library
714 S Main St., Petal, MS 39465
Newspapers where the SECURE Project Application was published:
We appreciate the interest in employment and contracting opportunities related to the SECURE Project. At this time, Boardwalk does not have any project-specific job openings or contract opportunities associated with the SECURE Project. However, we encourage individuals interested in joining our team to explore current career opportunities across our organization.
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