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Energy Transfer outlines 520‑mile Desert Southwest pipeline; 18 miles would cross Grant County

Grant County Board of Commissioners · February 12, 2026
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Energy Transfer told Grant County commissioners the Desert Southwest natural gas pipeline would run roughly 520 miles from Texas to Arizona; the company said the project would affect about 18 miles in Grant County with a 60‑foot permanent easement and expects a FERC pre‑filing in 2028. The presentation produced questions about routing and co‑location with existing infrastructure.

SILVER CITY, N.M. — Representatives of Energy Transfer briefed the Grant County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 12 about the Desert Southwest pipeline project, describing routing, capacity and a local footprint in Grant County.

Lawrence Fortenay, an Energy Transfer representative, said the Desert Southwest project is approximately 520 miles in length with a 48‑inch…

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