Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company Seeks Approval for Worcester Resiliency Upgrade Construction

Strategic Insights -

Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company has requested the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to proceed with construction activities for the Bishopville Facility in Worcester County, Maryland, as part of the Worcester Resiliency Upgrade (Project) authorized by FERC order on January 16, 2025. The company has met all pre-construction conditions and has received all required permits, including affirmation of service agreements for capacity levels and terms of service. The project aims to ensure the resiliency of the gas system in the region, providing a reliable and efficient supply of natural gas to meet growing demand.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Worcester Resiliency Upgrade project was authorized by FERC on January 16, 2025, with a Certificate Order that outlines the requirements for the project.
  • Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company submitted its Implementation Plan on March 18, 2025, demonstrating its readiness to commence construction.
  • The company has received all required permits, including authorization to proceed with limited tree clearing activities, and has met all pre-construction conditions.
  • The Bishopville Facility is a critical component of the Worcester Resiliency Upgrade project, which aims to ensure the resiliency of the gas system in Worcester County, Maryland.
  • The project involves the construction of LNG storage tanks and other facilities, with Eastern Shore actively working to complete its responses to outstanding informal Engineering Information Requests.
  • The company respectfully requests FERC approval by July 18, 2025, to coordinate contractor schedules and ensure timely project completion.

Statistics:

  • The FERC order authorizing the Worcester Resiliency Upgrade project was issued on January 16, 2025.
  • Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company submitted its Implementation Plan on March 18, 2025.
  • The company received authorization to proceed with limited tree clearing activities on March 19, 2025, and with all non-LNG project construction activities as of April 22, 2025.
  • The project involves the construction of LNG storage tanks and other facilities.
  • Eastern Shore is actively working to complete its responses to outstanding informal Engineering Information Requests received on May 30, 2025.

Sources:

1. Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, Re: Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company - Worcester Resiliency Upgrade, Docket No. CP23-536-000, submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

2. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, order dated January 16, 2025, authorizing the Worcester Resiliency Upgrade project.