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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company's Worcester Resiliency Upgrade Update

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Certificate Order, issued on January 16, 2025, authorized Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company to begin the Worcester Resiliency Upgrade project. The project involves the construction of a liquefied natural gas storage facility, pipeline looping, and other upgrades to existing facilities. As of May 31, 2025, the project is making significant progress, with the five LNG storage tanks arriving at the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, and tree clearing and matting completed to accommodate delivery of the tanks and materials.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Worcester Resiliency Upgrade project, authorized by FERC on January 16, 2025, is making progress, with the LNG storage tanks arriving at the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, and tree clearing and matting completed.
  • Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company has received all federal and state authorizations required for construction, including approval for limited tree clearing and notice to proceed with construction of non-LNG facilities and pipeline looping.
  • The project team is finalizing construction contract negotiations and is awaiting formal notice to proceed (NTP) for site civil works.
  • The FERC environmental inspector has made a site visit and is satisfied with the environmental provisions, and correspondence continues with FERC to obtain formal NTP.
  • The project team plans to deliver the LNG storage tanks to the site, formally award the construction contract, and begin site civil works upon receipt of FERC NTP.

Statistics:

  • Five LNG storage tanks have arrived at the Port of Norfolk, Virginia (as of May 31, 2025).
  • Tree clearing and matting for the LNG tanks and materials were completed in May 2025.
  • The project team is awaiting formal notice to proceed (NTP) for site civil works.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Docket CP23-536-000, Certificate Order, issued January 16, 2025.
  • Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, Docket CP23-536-000, Worcester Resiliency Upgrade Status Report No. 2, Report Period: May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025, filed June 10, 2025.

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