Kentucky (U.S.) officials oppose Texas Gas Pipeline linking Indiana to Ohio
Boone County officials and residents are voicing opposition to a proposed Texas Gas Transmission natural gas pipeline that would cross the Ohio River from Indiana into northern Kentucky before connecting to Vistra's Miami Fort Power Plant in Ohio, as first reported by WCPO.
County leaders questioned the proposed route, saying the project provides little apparent benefit to Boone County while raising concerns about potential impacts on private property, water resources and the planning process. Residents who live near the proposed alignment also expressed worries about how construction could affect nearby water wells.
Boardwalk Pipelines, the parent company of Texas Gas Transmission, said the project would not involve hydraulic fracturing and that protecting water resources is a key part of its planning. The company also said the route was selected after evaluating environmental constraints, nearby homes and other engineering considerations.
According to WCPO, Boone County officials also criticized what they described as limited communication during the project's early stages. Boardwalk said it began outreach with local officials in late 2025 and is encouraging the public to submit comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) before the close of the agency's current comment period.
The proposed Dearborn County Lateral Project would connect Texas Gas' existing pipeline system in Dearborn County, Indiana, to the Miami Fort Power Plant in Hamilton County, Ohio, as part of the federal permitting process.
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