FERC reinstates certificate for Williams' Transco Pipeline's expansion project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an order to reinstate the certificate for Williams Companies' Transcontinental Gas Pipeline (Transco). The order reinstates the certificate for the Regional Energy Access Expansion (REA), effectively reopening the project for possible expansion. The order will take effect immediately upon the issuance of the mandate by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
"Williams appreciates FERC’s swift action at a time when natural gas infrastructure is being called on to reliably deliver at record volumes," said Alan Armstrong, president and CEO of Williams. "The recent bitter cold conditions across the Northeast are an important reminder of the vital role transmission pipelines play in delivering the natural gas necessary to keep millions of Americans warm, safe and secure."
The REA project provides critical access to gas supplies, easing supply constraints, and delivering reliable service to customers in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, with the capacity to provide enough natural gas to serve approximately 4.4 million homes annually. Recently, natural gas volumes on Transco have surged due to frigid temperatures, in addition to normal demand in the power and industrial sectors. This led Transco to achieve another all-time peak day on Jan. 23, 2025, with a total volume of 19.17 Bcf/d.
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