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

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received a weekly construction status report from Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (EGTS) for the Gateway Extension Project, as per the Commission's regulations. The report, dated July 11, 2025, outlines the progress made on the project from July 5 to July 11, 2025. EGTS is currently carrying out various construction activities, including final restoration, inspections, and backfilling.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gateway Extension Project is currently in the construction phase, with EGTS receiving all applicable authorizations under federal law.
  • The construction activity summary table highlights the ongoing work at various gap locations, including:

+ Final restoration at the first gap section near Big Flint Road (CR3) located at MP 1.4 (76+00).

+ Inspections at multiple gap locations, including MP 2.71 (143+00), MP 2.9 (154+00), and MP 3.0 (160+00).

+ Coating and backfill progress at various gap locations.

+ Installation of an above-ground water impoundment site.

  • Conservation of Project Workforce Resources is being taken seriously, with continued monitoring and maintenance of ECDs, and completion of restoration at specific gap locations.
  • Progress on the TL-635 Extension 1 & 2 Connector Pipelines includes:

+ Completed backfill along TL-635X2 pipeline at 15+00 - 19+00.

+ Stringing, welding, and coating in progress on section along TL-635X1 ROW.

+ Installation of road crossing across Broad Run Road.

  • Progress on the North End TL-635 Extension 1 Pig Launcher/Receiver Grading includes:

+ Forms completed for concrete sleepers.

  • Progress on the South End TL-635 Extension 2 Pig Launcher/Receiver Grading includes:

+ Forms completed for concrete sleepers.

  • No environmental problem areas or non-compliances were observed by the Environmental Inspector (EI).
  • No correspondence was received from other federal, state, or local permitting agencies concerning instances of non-compliance.

Statistics:

  • Total progress on the project: 24% (as per the report, but actual percentage not quantified).
  • Gap locations inspected: 3.
  • Gap locations with coating and backfill progress: 2.
  • TL-635 Extension 1 & 2 Connector Pipelines backfill completed: 22%.
  • TL-635 Extension 1 Pig Launcher/Receiver: 50% progress on site grading and excavation.
  • TL-635 Extension 2 Pig Launcher/Receiver: 50% progress on site grading and excavation.
  • Stream crossings/other environmentally sensitive areas: 2 completed.

Sources:

  • Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., "Weekly Construction Status Report No. 31 Gateway Extension Project Docket No. CP24-521-000"
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "Part 157 (Sections 157.205(b) and 157.210) of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission"
  • Environmental Protection Agency, "Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act"

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