Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC Submits Monthly Progress Report for Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project

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Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC has submitted a monthly progress report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its proposed Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project. The report summarizes significant project activities and milestones from July 1 to July 31, 2025, including landowner contacts, field surveys, agency and stakeholder outreach, and project filings. As part of the FERC Pre-Filing Review Process, the report provides updates on the project's progress and outlines the company's plans for the coming months.

Key Takeaways:

  • Algonquin has been granted survey permission on 97.62% of the proposed project right-of-way tracts, with survey permission still requested from affected and abutting landowners.
  • Civil survey is 87% complete, with environmental field surveys, biological surveys, and cultural surveys completed in July.
  • Draft Resource Reports 1 through 12 were filed with FERC on June 16, 2025, and FERC, USACE, and USEPA comments were issued on July 17 and 18, 2025.
  • Algonquin is preparing responses to the comments received and aims to submit a draft Applicant Prepared Environmental Assessment in August as part of the Pre-Filing Process.
  • The company continues to engage stakeholders, including landowners, government agencies, and community leaders, to provide updates regarding the project.

Statistics:

  • 97.62% of proposed project right-of-way tracts have been granted survey permission.
  • 87% of civil survey is complete.
  • 100% of environmental field surveys, biological surveys, and cultural surveys were completed in July.
  • 12 Draft Resource Reports were filed with FERC on June 16, 2025.
  • FERC, USACE, and USEPA comments were issued on July 17 and 18, 2025.

Sources:

  • Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC. (2025, August 4). Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project Docket No. PF25-4-000 FERC Pre-Filing Process Monthly Progress Report, Period Ending: July 31, 2025, Report #: 7.
  • Letter from Arthur Diestel, Director, Regulatory, to Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, FERC (2025, August 4).
  • 18 C.F.R. SSS 157.21(f)(6) (2024).