PSC approves transfer of 10‑mile pipeline serving Leaf River Cellulose to Instore
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Summary
The commission approved a purchase and sale agreement transferring control of a 10‑mile intrastate natural gas pipeline serving Leaf River Cellulose LLC to Instore Pipeline Holdings; staff said operations and employees are expected to remain largely unchanged and the sale should not negatively affect the customer.
The Mississippi Public Service Commission approved an agreement transferring a 10‑mile intrastate natural gas pipeline and related facilities serving a single customer, Leaf River Cellulose LLC, from Black Bear Transmission entities to Instore Pipeline Holdings (docket 2025UA92).
Staff presenter Miss Myrick told commissioners the applicants seek approval for a sale and transfer of the certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) so Instore would take operational control. Staff recommended approval, and said BBT Mississippi will continue to hold the CPCN and fulfill obligations under its transportation contract while day‑to‑day operations and the workforce are expected to remain substantially the same. Staff concluded the transaction should have no negative impact on Leaf River Cellulose.
Commissioners had no questions and voted to approve the proposed order.
What happens next: The transfer will proceed under the terms approved by the commission; staff will monitor obligations to the pipeline's sole customer.