August 2016, Vol. 71 No. 8
Newsline
NJ Superior Court Sides With PennEast Pipeline
A New Jersey State Superior Court judge clearly rejected a lawsuit filed by HALT, an association of New Jersey landowners in its attempt to prevent the PennEast Pipeline from being built.
Dismissing the complaint for trespass and nuisance filed by HALT and several of its members, the court denied their attempt to stop PennEast from taking project-related surveys. PennEast will resume and complete surveys where there is landowner permission, and continue working toward project approval.
“We respect the rights of every landowner, and have worked tirelessly to engage in a respectful dialogue that has, in many instances, resulted in modifications to the route and reduced landowner impacts,” said Pat Kornick, spokesperson for PennEast. “We’re pleased the Court agreed with PennEast and dismissed the claims.”
Representing a $1 billion investment, the 118-mile, primarily 36-inch, underground PennEast Pipeline will reduce energy costs and increase energy security for New Jersey and Pennsylvania families and businesses, support thousands of jobs, and deliver clean-burning, American energy.
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