Federal Records Confirm CP Express Pipeline Includes Jasper and Newton Counties

Stock image shown for illustrative purposes. Interstate natural gas pipelines such as the CP Express Pipeline are typically installed underground. Pipes are temporarily visible during construction before being buried and the land surface restored.

JASPER & NEWTON COUNTIES — Federal environmental records confirm that both Jasper and Newton Counties are included in a major interstate natural gas pipeline project associated with a planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Louisiana.

The project, known as the CP Express Pipeline, is associated with the CP2 LNG export terminal proposed for Cameron Parish, Louisiana. According to a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, with the U.S. Department of Energy serving as a cooperating agency, the project includes “associated pipelines and facilities in Jasper and Newton Counties, Texas.”

The Final EIS was issued in July 2023 following a multi-year federal review process.

What the project is

Federal filings describe the CP Express Pipeline as an interstate natural gas transmission line designed to transport natural gas from Texas into Louisiana to supply the CP2 LNG export facility. The pipeline is owned by Venture Global LNG through its subsidiary, Venture Global CP Express LLC.

Interstate natural gas pipelines are regulated at the federal level. Routing decisions are approved through federal agencies rather than by county governments, though local land use, environmental conditions, and community impacts are evaluated as part of the environmental review process.

Where the pipeline goes

Federal project mapping and alignment documents show the CP Express Pipeline entering Southeast Texas in Jasper County, continuing through Newton County, and crossing into Louisiana to connect with existing interstate pipeline systems supplying the CP2 LNG terminal.

The route shown in federal filings primarily crosses rural areas, including timberland, undeveloped property, and multiple water crossings. The alignment avoids city centers and residential neighborhoods. Exact parcel-level routing can shift within the federally approved corridor as land acquisition and construction planning progress.

Does this affect me?

Not all residents in Jasper or Newton County will be directly impacted.

Based on federal alignment maps, residents most likely to be affected are rural landowners, particularly those who own large tracts of undeveloped or timberland property, or land near creeks, waterways, and existing utility corridors. Residents living within city limits are unlikely to be directly affected by the pipeline route shown in federal filings.

Property owners whose land is directly affected would receive formal notice before any access occurs.

What stage the project is in

The CP Express Pipeline has completed its primary federal environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. That review analyzed potential impacts related to land use, water resources, air quality, wildlife, cultural resources, and environmental justice.

Federal regulators concluded the project could proceed with required mitigation measures and conditions. Additional federal actions related to air quality impacts were reviewed in 2024 and 2025, after which authorizations were reaffirmed.

While the project is federally approved, construction is phased and location-specific. Federal approval does not necessarily mean immediate construction activity in every county along the route.

Property rights and landowner considerations

Under federal law, interstate natural gas pipelines authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are granted the power of eminent domain when a project is determined to serve the public interest. However, property owners retain rights, including the ability to negotiate easement terms and compensation.

Companies are required to provide compensation before accessing private property. Landowners contacted regarding surveys or easements are encouraged to seek legal advice and fully understand the terms being offered.

Why residents are hearing about this now

Although the federal review process began several years ago, large infrastructure projects often become more visible locally as they move from regulatory approval into later stages, including financing, land acquisition, and pre-construction planning.

What East Texas Banner will continue to monitor

East Texas Banner will continue following developments related to the CP Express Pipeline, including:

• Location-specific construction activity

• Landowner outreach and property rights issues

• Environmental compliance and mitigation measures

• Any public meetings or updates affecting local residents

Public records related to the project are available through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s online e-Library.

Bottom line

Federal records confirm that both Jasper and Newton Counties are included in the CP Express Pipeline project, which has undergone extensive federal environmental review and approval. While many details depend on location-specific planning and timing, ETB will continue providing updates as more information becomes available.