EPD describes the action as a state implementation plan construction permit paired with a Title V significant modification that would add a Turbine No. 1 and an Emergency Generator No. 3 at the facility.
IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration
State proposes permit change for gas compressor station near Thomaston
The draft permit would let Southern Natural Gas add a turbine, generator and fuel heater that would change the plant's air emissions.
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June 26, 2025: Title V significant modification permit for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station (adding Turbine No. 1 and Emergency Generator No. 3)
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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has proposed a Title V permit amendment for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station, Permit No. 4922-293-0025-V-05-1.
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The draft permit covers the company's proposed construction of a new natural gas-fired combustion turbine, an emergency generator, and a turbine fuel line heater.
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A narrative document dated June 26, 2025 lays out the project as a new combustion turbine, an emergency generator, a fuel line heater, and engine tuning. It estimates changes including increases of about 2.48 tons per year each of particulate matter, PM10 and PM2.5, 1.28 tons per year of sulfur dioxide, and 16.74 tons per year of carbon monoxide, alongside decreases of about 8.30 tons per year of VOCs, 5.56 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, and reductions in hazardous air pollutants.
Sources925001 nar
EPD describes the action as a state implementation plan construction permit paired with a Title V significant modification that would add a Turbine No. 1 and an Emergency Generator No. 3 at the facility.
Sources925001 nar
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Appeared on agendaproposedTitle V Permit Amendment for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station (Permit No. 4922-293-0025-V-05-1)
Title V Permit Amendment
Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC – Thomaston Compressor Station Permit No.: 4922-293-0025-V-05-1
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Title V Permit Amendment for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station (Permit No. 4922-293-0025-V-05-1)
Title V Permit Amendment Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC – Thomaston Compressor Station Permit No.: 4922-293-0025-V-05-1
Appeared on agendaproposedDraft Title V Permit Amendment for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station
Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC – Thomaston Compressor Station Permit No.: 4922-293-0025-V-05-1
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Draft Title V Permit Amendment for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station
Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC – Thomaston Compressor Station Permit No.: 4922-293-0025-V-05-1
Appeared on agendaproposedTitle V Permit Amendment for Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC – Thomaston Compressor Station
Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC – Thomaston Compressor Station Permit No.: 4922-293-0025-V-05-1
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Title V Permit Amendment for Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC – Thomaston Compressor Station
Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC – Thomaston Compressor Station Permit No.: 4922-293-0025-V-05-1
Appeared on agendaproposedDraft Title V Permit Amendment for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station (new turbine, emergency generator, fuel line heater)
The construction of a natural gas-fired combustion turbine, emergency generator, and turbine fuel line heater.
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Draft Title V Permit Amendment for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station (new turbine, emergency generator, fuel line heater)
The construction of a natural gas-fired combustion turbine, emergency generator, and turbine fuel line heater.
Appeared on agendaproposedSIP construction permit and Title V significant modification for Southern Natural Gas Thomaston Compressor Station (new turbine, emergency generator, fuel heater, engine tuning)
The facility proposes the construction of a new natural gas-fired combustion turbine, installation of a
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SIP construction permit and Title V significant modification for Southern Natural Gas Thomaston Compressor Station (new turbine, emergency generator, fuel heater, engine tuning)
The facility proposes the construction of a new natural gas-fired combustion turbine, installation of a
Appeared on agendaproposedTitle V significant modification permit for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station (adding Turbine No. 1 and Emergency Generator No. 3)
The 30-day public review started on month day, year and ended on month day, year.
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Title V significant modification permit for Southern Natural Gas Company's Thomaston Compressor Station (adding Turbine No. 1 and Emergency Generator No. 3)
The 30-day public review started on month day, year and ended on month day, year.
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