Ohio Oil and Gas Association Supports Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage's Appalachian Reliability Project

The Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in support of Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage's (EGTS) application for the Appalachian Reliability Project. This project aims to increase the capacity of EGTS's pipeline system to meet the growing energy demands across the region, including Ohio. The project involves the installation of a turbine unit and upgrades to existing facilities in Monroe County, OH, with the goal of creating 550,000 dekatherms/day of incremental firm transportation capacity.

Key Takeaways:

• The Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) is a 78-year-old statewide trade association representing independent conventional producers and large independent horizontal operators exploring Ohio's shale play.
• OOGA membership consists of midstream companies, large-scale transmission line companies, refineries, contractors, oilfield service and supply providers, manufacturers, gas utilities, and various other professional entities.
• EGTS provides safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas transportation and storage services to markets in Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
• The Appalachian Reliability Project aims to create 550,000 dekatherms/day of incremental firm transportation capacity through pipeline additions and station upgrades.
• The project will benefit the Appalachian Basin by providing reliable energy for large customers, including utilities, power plants, and local distribution companies, to heat homes and run small businesses.
• EGTS operates nearly 4,000 miles of pipeline and over 985,000 horsepower of compression, offering one of the largest underground natural gas storage systems in the United States.
• The project is expected to be operational by summer 2028, pending FERC's favorable consideration.

Statistics:

• OOGA is a 78-year-old statewide trade association.
• EGTS operates nearly 4,000 miles of pipeline.
• EGTS has over 985,000 horsepower of compression.
• The Appalachian Reliability Project aims to create 550,000 dekatherms/day of incremental firm transportation capacity.
• The project involves the installation of a 11,100 hp turbine unit.
• The project is expected to be operational by summer 2028.

Sources:

• Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage's (EGTS) application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Appalachian Reliability Project.
• The Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in support of EGTS's application.
• The complete document can be viewed at the following link: https://elibrary.ferc.gov