Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC Submits Sakonnet River Replacement Project Weekly Report #41

Strategic Insights -

As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC has submitted a weekly report on its Sakonnet River Replacement Project, detailing ongoing construction activities and environmental preservation efforts. The project aims to replace approximately 1.6 miles of existing 6-inch diameter piping with 12-inch diameter piping, using a combination of horizontal direction drilling and open-cut excavation methods. The project's G-2 System is the sole source of natural gas for homes and businesses on Aquidneck Island.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sakonnet River Replacement Project involves replacing approximately 1.6 miles of existing 6-inch diameter piping with 12-inch diameter piping, using horizontal direction drilling and open-cut excavation methods.
  • The project has reached 100% completion for all phases, including mobilization, site preparation, noise mitigation, erosion control, and dewatering infrastructure.
  • The contractor has remobilized to the site, completing final restoration work and punch-list items noted by the Environmental Inspector.
  • Erosion control devices are being monitored and maintained as needed, and final restoration work has been completed on the east side of the river, with the landowner reclaims the area to resume farming operations.
  • The site entrance from West Main Road is the only area that still requires periodic inspection pending re-establishment of vegetation.
  • The project's G-2 System is the sole source of natural gas for homes and businesses on Aquidneck Island.
  • Algonquin has committed to filing weekly Environmental Inspection reports to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Statistics:

  • 100% completion rate for all phases of the project, including mobilization, site preparation, noise mitigation, erosion control, and dewatering infrastructure.
  • 1.6 miles of existing 6-inch diameter piping to be replaced with 12-inch diameter piping.
  • 12-inch diameter pipe to be installed through horizontal direction drilling and open-cut excavation methods.
  • 100% completion rate for HDD conductor casing/pilot hole, HDD reaming, and pipe pull-through for the river crossing and Cotton Swamp sections.
  • 65% completion rate for final restoration of the project area.

Sources:

  • Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, Ms. Debbie-Anne Reese, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20426 Re: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC Sakonnet River Replacement Project, Docket No. CP24-49-000 Weekly Report #41.
  • 18 C.F.R. SSSS 157.205 and 157.208 (2024).