en.Wedoany.com Reported - Zephyr Energy has made progress on its Paradox Basin project in Utah, completing a critical pipeline integrity assessment that clears the way for regulatory approval of natural gas exports.

The company completed an in-line inspection (ILI) of a 20.9-mile pipeline connecting Zephyr's Powerline Road natural gas processing plant to the Northwest Pipeline system operated by Williams Companies, which is owned and operated by Enbridge.

Analysis of the inspection data shows the pipeline is structurally sound at current operating pressures, requiring no repairs, and no direct integrity concerns were identified.

As part of the process to increase operating pressure for natural gas exports, four short pipeline sections totaling approximately 25 feet have been identified for routine visual inspection. Enbridge stated that this work is standard operating procedure and is not expected to impact the first gas production timeline.

Completion of the inspection allows Zephyr and Enbridge to formally initiate the regulatory approval process required to deliver natural gas into the Northwest Pipeline system.

Zephyr Energy CEO Colin Harrington said successfully completing the ILI process is a key step in ensuring that significant volumes of new natural gas can be safely transported from the field.

While the regulatory process moves forward, Enbridge continues to upgrade the infrastructure needed to support gas delivery from the field. Zephyr said the design and capacity of its natural gas processing facilities are being finalized, alongside plans for additional drilling in the Paradox project.

The positive inspection results may further support ongoing transfer discussions and oil and gas marketing efforts.

Zephyr expects to provide further guidance on the timing of first gas production after receiving Enbridge's updated regulatory timeline.

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