Williams’ $926 million underwater gas pipeline gains final approval from NY regulators
New York State has approved the long-contested Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) natural gas pipeline, clearing the final permit needed for construction of the 23.5-mile underwater pipeline that will run within 10 miles of the Rockaway Peninsula. The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) granted a water quality certification and other required permits, reversing three prior denials issued between 2018 and 2020.
The pipeline, developed by Williams Transco, will connect to the company’s existing interstate network and deliver natural gas to New York and surrounding regions. Governor Kathy Hochul defended the decision, citing the need for grid reliability and affordable energy, while environmental groups and local officials condemned the approval as a violation of state climate laws and a threat to marine habitats and water quality.
The DEC said the project will include independent environmental monitors and a $23.5 million mitigation plan to control sediment disturbance during construction. Critics have vowed to challenge the decision in court, arguing the pipeline’s costs and potential contamination risks outweigh its energy benefits.
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