Nephi Gas's proposed CNG fueling plan may need distribution upgrades, commission told

Planning staff informed commissioners that Nephi Gas is evaluating a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility but that the existing service at the proposed site is fed by a 2‑inch pipeline. Staff and commissioners discussed whether the local distribution system could provide necessary pressure and flow and whether the company would need to upgrade the pipe to 4 inches and add a regulator station to supply the fueling station.

Commissioners said the project is feasible only if the gas company supplies load calculations and is prepared to fund any required line upgrades. Staff will wait for the applicant's engineering numbers and return to the commission with technical recommendations.