Rhode Island Energy Commits to Domestic Natural Gas Capacity through Algonquin Gas Transmission Enhancement

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Rhode Island Energy has signed an agreement with Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, expressing its commitment to contract for firm pipeline natural gas capacity as part of the AGT Enhancement. This project, slated for completion by 2029, will provide incremental access to domestic natural gas supplies, enabling RIE to offer customers a more reliable, diverse, and affordable gas supply portfolio. By reducing its reliance on imported liquefied natural gas, RIE will provide customers with a more stable and cost-effective energy source. The company's President, Greg Cornett, emphasized the importance of an "all of the above" approach to energy resources, ensuring the most significant benefits for customers. The AGT Enhancement will increase reliability and reduce costs, with minimal pipeline facilities or construction activity required.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rhode Island Energy has signed an agreement with Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC to contract for firm pipeline natural gas capacity.
  • The AGT Enhancement, set to be in service by 2029, will provide incremental access to domestic natural gas supplies, increasing reliability and reducing costs.
  • RIE is proposing to contract approximately 30% of the project's capacity, demonstrating its commitment to decreasing its reliance on imported liquefied natural gas.
  • The agreement is a significant addition to RIE's resource portfolio, augmenting existing contracts and assets to improve service reliability for natural gas customers.
  • The company's President, Greg Cornett, highlighted the importance of an "all of the above" approach to energy resources, prioritizing customer benefits.

Statistics:

  • 30%: The proposed percentage of project capacity that RIE is contracting for.
  • 2029: The expected completion date for the AGT Enhancement project.
  • By reducing its reliance on imported liquefied natural gas, RIE will provide customers with a more stable and cost-effective energy source.

Sources:

  • Agreement between Rhode Island Energy and Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
  • Quote from RIE President Greg Cornett, emphasizing the importance of an "all of the above" approach to energy resources.
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