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East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC Submits Bi-Weekly Status Report for System Alignment Program

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) granted East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC (East Tennessee) the authority to construct and operate the System Alignment Program on March 21, 2024. East Tennessee has submitted its bi-weekly status report for the period from July 6, 2025, through July 19, 2025, detailing the progress made on the Program's pipeline facilities, compressor stations, and related appurtenant facilities. The report highlights ongoing construction activities, weather-related delays, and corrective actions taken to address environmental concerns.

Key Takeaways:

  • The System Alignment Program involves the construction of pipeline facilities in Knox and Sevier Counties, Tennessee, and Washington County, Virginia, as well as the construction of two new compressor stations in Jefferson County, Tennessee, and Rockingham County, North Carolina.
  • During the reporting period, East Tennessee completed welding, coating, backfill of pipe, hydrostatic testing, and electrical work, and cleanup for the construction of Boyds Creek Loop. The project is 87% complete.
  • Weather-related delays due to rain-outs occurred on May 3, 2025, May 13, 2025, May 21, 2025, and July 2, 2025, resulting in work being performed on Sundays.
  • East Tennessee installed new ECDs and reconfigured existing ECDs to properly manage runoff from approved workspaces after a heavy rainfall caused minor sedimentation in upland areas.
  • A total of five landowner complaints were received regarding issues such as lack of grass growth, improper drainage, and tree stump removal.
  • East Tennessee has implemented corrective actions and will monitor the grass growth and resolve the landowner complaints.

Statistics:

  • 87% overall construction completion for Boyds Creek Loop
  • 96% overall construction completion for Draper Compressor Station
  • 92% overall construction completion for the Bristol to Glade Spring Replacement
  • 100% mobilization completion for all projects
  • 87% site preparation completion for Boyds Creek Loop
  • 94% construction activity completion for Talbott Compressor Station
  • 100% cleanup and demobilization completion for the Line 3600-1 Hydrostatic Test

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC

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