Pelican Pipeline is a new natural gas pipeline project by WhiteWater Midstream in LA. It is under construction. Stated capacity is 2.5 Bcf/d. In-service timing is stated as first half of 2027. Sources: the sponsor's public material and EIA's pipeline project tracker. Last verified by Enercast on Nov 11, 2026.
| Status | Under construction | EIA, dated Apr 10, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2.5 Bcf/d stated | EIA, dated Apr 10, 2026 |
| In-service timing | first half of 2027 company-stated | Company, read Nov 11, 2026 |
| Operator | WhiteWater Midstream | EIA, dated Apr 10, 2026 |
| Project type | New Pipeline | EIA, dated Apr 10, 2026 |
| States | LA | EIA, dated Apr 10, 2026 |
| Length | 170 miles | EIA, dated Apr 10, 2026 |
| Jurisdiction | Intrastate · LA DNR | EIA, dated Apr 10, 2026 |
| State permit | PL 25-003 | EIA, dated Apr 10, 2026 |
| Demand served | LNG / Gulf Coast markets | EIA, dated Apr 10, 2026 |
| Last verified | Nov 11, 2026 | all sources fetched |
Capacity and in-service timing are what the source states. None is measured or forecast by Enercast. How to read this page.
Milestones
No dated milestones recorded yet. They are added as FERC orders, construction authorizations and in-service notices appear.
Change log
| Recorded | Field | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Stated in-service | 2027 → first half of 2027 | Company, read Nov 11, 2026 |
“Recorded” is the day Enercast approved the change, not the day it happened.
Sources
- Company: WhiteWater: Pelican upsizing press release (2025-07-30)“The expansion is scheduled to be in service in first half of 2027, pending the receipt of customary regulatory and other approvals.”
- EIA: EIA Natural Gas Pipeline Projects, release 2026-11-04: Pelican Pipeline