Cloud Connector Pipeline
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Cloud Connector Pipeline is a proposed gas pipeline in Louisiana, the United States.[1][2]
Location
The pipeline is proposed to run from Haynesville area, Louisiana to Plaquemines LNG, Louisiana, United States.
Table 1: Route details
| Segment | Start/end | Countries/areas |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Connector Pipeline | Start: Haynesville area, Louisiana End: Plaquemines LNG, Louisiana
|
United States |
The map below shows the approximate route of the pipeline.
Project details
Table 2: Pipeline details
| Segment | Status | Fuel | Capacity | Length | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Connector Pipeline | proposed[1][2] | gas | 4.5 Bcf/d[1] | 300 mi[1] | 48 in[1] |
Table 3: Project timeline
| Segment | Proposal year | Start year |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Connector Pipeline | 2025[3] | 2029 (planned)[1] |
Cost
No cost data available.
Ownership
Table 4: Ownership
| Segment | Owner |
|---|---|
| Cloud Connector Pipeline | Venture Global[3] |
Background
Venture Global filed its application for the Plaquemines LNG Expansion with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on November 17, 2025. The expansion would take feed gas from the Cloud Connector Pipeline, which was described as a new intrastate line in Louisiana that FERC does not regulate.[1] The pipeline would carry gas from the Haynesville shale and connect with other intrastate pipelines.[3]
An Arbo analysis from December 2025 said the pipeline would enter service in phases, with final completion projected for February 2029.[1] On September 15, 2026, Baker Hughes announced it would supply 13 gas compression systems for the line.[2]
The Cloud Connector Pipeline takes the place of the Delta Express Gas Pipeline in Venture Global's plans. In June 2025, Venture Global withdrew its Delta LNG terminal and the Delta Express pipeline from FERC review to focus on the Plaquemines Expansion. The company said the expansion would produce about the same amount of LNG as Delta LNG, on a faster schedule.[4] Like Delta Express, the Cloud Connector would carry gas from northern Louisiana to Plaquemines Parish.[3]
Articles and resources
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "https://goarbo.com/blog/new-plaquemines-expansion/". goarbo.com. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/september/baker-hughes-and-venture-global-advance-next-phase-of-us-gas-infrastructure-growth". pgjonline.com. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2755512-vg-files-expansion-plan-to-double-plaquemines-lng". argusmedia.com. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ↑ "Venture Global withdraws Delta LNG from pre-filing to focus on Plaquemines expansion". ogj.com. Retrieved 2026-11-05.
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of gas pipelines, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Gas Infrastructure Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
