ANR Pipeline Company Requests Approval to Place Wisconsin Reliability Project Facilities into Service

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ANR Pipeline Company, a gas pipeline operator, has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to place certain project facilities into service as part of its Wisconsin Reliability Project. The company has already received a certificate of public convenience and necessity from FERC in December 2023 and has commenced construction on the project in March 2024. ANR is seeking approval to return a specific meter station, the Stevens Point Meter Station, into service in order to maintain service to existing customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • ANR Pipeline Company has submitted a request to FERC to place certain project facilities into service as part of its Wisconsin Reliability Project.
  • The company has received a certificate of public convenience and necessity from FERC in December 2023 and has commenced construction on the project in March 2024.
  • ANR is seeking approval to return the Stevens Point Meter Station into service, which will allow the company to maintain service to existing customers.
  • The meter station will be replaced with a new 3.5-inch Coriolis meter run and related appurtenances, and mechanical completion is expected as early as July 22, 2025.
  • Construction of the project has been ongoing since March 11, 2024, and ANR has committed to addressing any landowner issues or concerns that may arise during construction.
  • The company has also committed to completing rehabilitation and restoration activities as part of the project.
  • ANR is e-filing this request in accordance with FERC's Order No. 703 and has served a copy of the cover letter to each person on the official service list for this proceeding.

Statistics:

  • FERC issued an Order Issuing Certificate and Approving Abandonment on December 19, 2023, granting ANR a certificate of public convenience and necessity. (Source: FERC Order No. CP23-15-000)
  • ANR commenced construction on the project on March 11, 2024. (Source: ANR Pipeline Company)
  • Mechanical completion of the meter station facilities is expected as early as July 22, 2025. (Source: ANR Pipeline Company)
  • ANR has not received any non-compliances or problem areas issued by FERC or any other agency for the facility described in this request. (Source: ANR Pipeline Company)
  • ANR has committed to addressing any landowner issues or concerns that may arise during construction of the remaining project facilities. (Source: ANR Pipeline Company)

Sources:

  • FERC Order No. CP23-15-000
  • ANR Pipeline Company