el paso asked expand note request really happen way would ferc ask one pipeline expand feeding state heard ferc asks el paso expand key ferc staffer week asked el paso natural gas consider switching line 2000 crude oil conversion replacement project expansion existing system ease pipeline capacity constraints california border writing inquire feasibility modifying project manner could assist difficult situation confronting california gas market said daniel adamson director ferc office energy projects august el paso filed application acquire existing 30 inch diameter 1 088 mile crude oil pipeline plains american pipeline l p convert part natural gas transportation line extends mccamey tx bakersfield ca el paso seeks convert 785 mile segment mccamey ehrenberg az gas el paso proposed line 2000 project loop line replace existing compression system expansion appears el paso kept six compressor stations line implemented necessary facility additions modifications integrate converted line existing south system may possible el paso increase delivery capacity california adamson said asked el paso consider option given current difficult energy situation california consequent need examine possible options substantive relief situation interested thoughts matter including feasibility expansion magnitude facilities costs might involved would bear costs possible procedural approaches viable option please indicate whether el paso considering options system expansion would enhance gas transmission capacity california adamson wrote