Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Partial In-Service Authorization of Mainline Valve 7 and PL-3 Segment for ANR Pipeline Company

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving ANR Pipeline Company's request to place Mainline Valve 7 and a section of PL-3 from milepost 68.00 to 68.15 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, into service. This partial in-service authorization is necessary to maintain natural gas service to ANR's existing customers during construction of the Wisconsin Reliability Project and support commissioning activities at the Wayauwega Compressor Station. The authorization is granted based on the content of ANR's request and a recent inspection report, and ANR is required to comply with all applicable remaining terms and conditions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's December 19, 2023 Order Issuing Certificate and Approving Abandonment.

Key Takeaways:

  • ANR Pipeline Company has been granted a partial in-service authorization for Mainline Valve 7 and a section of PL-3 from milepost 68.00 to 68.15 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
  • The partial in-service authorization is necessary to maintain natural gas service to ANR's existing customers during construction of the Wisconsin Reliability Project.
  • The authorization is granted based on the content of ANR's request and a recent inspection report.
  • ANR is required to comply with all applicable remaining terms and conditions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's December 19, 2023 Order Issuing Certificate and Approving Abandonment.
  • ANR will file a subsequent request to place remaining facilities associated with the project in service at a later date.
  • The Wayauwega Compressor Station is an important part of the Wisconsin Reliability Project.
  • Nina McDaniel, Environmental Project Manager, is available to answer any questions regarding the authorization.

Statistics:

  • Mainline Valve 7 and a section of PL-3 are being placed into service.
  • The partial in-service authorization is effective immediately.
  • ANR has been granted a partial in-service authorization for a section of pipeline.
  • The Wisconsin Reliability Project is a significant infrastructure development for natural gas service in the region.
  • The Commission's Order Issuing Certificate and Approving Abandonment was issued on December 19, 2023.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2023, December 19). Order Issuing Certificate and Approving Abandonment. Docket No. CP23-15-000.
  • ANR Pipeline Company. (2025, July 18). Request for Partial In-Service Authorization. Filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • ANR Pipeline Company. (2025, July 31). Supplement to Request for Partial In-Service Authorization. Filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.