Rejection of Transco's Expedited Reissuance Request for Northeast Supply Enhancement Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received a petition from Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) to reopen the Certificate Authority for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE) under CP17-101 et al. Transco claimed that nothing had changed in the project since 2017, allowing for an expedited approval. However, FERC's June 6, 2025, request for additional data revealed updates to the New York and New Jersey State Implementation Plans (SIPs), potentially applicable to the NESE project. This development contradicts Transco's assertion that the project remains unchanged.

Key Takeaways:

  • Transco's petition to reopen the Certificate Authority for the NESE project was met with a request for additional data from FERC on June 6, 2025.
  • Transco's response on June 12, 2025, acknowledged the addition of updated control measures to the New York and New Jersey SIPs, which are potentially applicable to the NESE project.
  • The updated control measures listed in Table 4.1-1 indicate significant changes to the project, including changes in costs, emission estimation models, equipment, and environmental conditions.
  • The proximity of the proposed compressor station 206 to residential structures, schools, and an active quarry poses major safety, health, and environmental risks to the surrounding area and population.
  • The petitioner urges FERC to deny Transco's request for expedited reissuance and instead require a new docket and a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) based on 2025 data.

Statistics:

  • 2017: Initial Certificate Authority issued for the NESE project.
  • June 6, 2025: FERC issues a request for additional data from Transco in response to its petition.
  • June 12, 2025: Transco submits its response to FERC's request, acknowledging updated control measures in the New York and New Jersey SIPs.
  • [Insert table with updated control measures from Table 4.1-1]

Sources:

  • Re: Transco Petition on 5/29/2025 for Re-Issuance of the Certificate Authority for Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE) Dockets: CP17-101-007, CP20-49-001 - COMMISSIONS
  • FERC data request issued June 06, 2025
  • Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC submits response to FERC's 06/06/2025 information request re. Petition for Expedited Reissuance of Certificate Authority re the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project under CP17-101 et. al.