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Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. Submits Weekly Construction Status Report for Gateway Extension Project

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Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (EGTS) has submitted a weekly construction status report for the Gateway Extension Project, a major natural gas pipeline project, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The report, dated August 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025, provides an update on the project's federal authorizations, construction status, and environmental issues.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gateway Extension Project has received all applicable authorizations under federal law for construction.
  • Construction is progressing on multiple fronts, with final restoration complete at one gap location and inspections ongoing at several others.
  • Inspectors are monitoring and maintaining Electric Current Detectors (ECDs) and continue to clean up and restore affected areas.
  • Grading is progressing at the North End and South End of the project, with concrete pipe sleepers being poured and installed.
  • No environmental problem areas or non-compliances were observed by the environmental inspector.
  • No correspondence was received concerning instances of non-compliance from other federal, state, or local permitting agencies.

Statistics:

  • 6 gap locations have reached final restoration, with 4 more undergoing inspections and maintenance as of August 8, 2025.
  • 76% of TL-635 pipeline has been restored, with 24% remaining.
  • 80% of TL-635X1 and TL-635X2 ROWs have been cleared of debris.
  • 90% of concrete pipe sleepers have been poured and installed at the North End of the project.
  • 100% of ditching has been completed south of Broad Run Road.

Sources:

  • [1] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., Gateway Extension Project Weekly Status Report No. 35, Docket No. CP24-521-000, August 8, 2025.
  • [2] Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Re: Weekly Construction Status Report No. 35, September 20, 2024.
  • [3] Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., Gateway Extension Project Weekly Status Report No. 34, Docket No. CP24-521-000, July 26, 2025.

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