Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's Cumberland Project Status Report for July 28 - August 3, 2025

Strategic Insights -

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has filed a weekly status report with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the Cumberland Project, detailing the progress made between July 28, 2025, and August 3, 2025. The report highlights various activities, including mobilization of personnel and equipment, environmental signage installation, and construction of the pipeline.

Key Takeaways:

  • The company has received all necessary federal authorizations for the project.
  • Construction activities are ongoing, with work completed on mobilization, environmental signage installation, tree felling in non-bat habitat buffer areas, chipping and grubbing, removal of mulch, and preparation of access roads.
  • Stringing activities were conducted from MP 2.62 to MP 3.79, and welding activities were completed from MP 0.25 to MP 1.55.
  • The crossing of streams SDKA026 and SDKA027 continued, with progress slowed due to rock hammering required for excavation.
  • Preparations for the Jones Creek Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) were ongoing, with the drill pads set up and equipment hauled in.
  • Schedule changes and potential delay factors were reported for stream crossings and environmentally sensitive areas, with some anticipated to be completed in the next reporting period.
  • No problem areas or instances of non-compliance were issued by the Environmental Inspector, and no landowner/resident complaints were received during the reporting period.
  • Photographs of site conditions were provided, showcasing various activities, including bending, welding, and excavation.

Statistics:

  • 3,011 linear feet of pipeline were installed between July 28 and August 3, 2025.
  • 4,980 cubic yards of mulch were removed from the construction work areas.
  • 19.1 miles of road witnesses were completed, and 10 road bore activities were initiated.
  • No instances of non-compliance or problem areas were reported.

Sources:

  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C., 186 FERC P 61,046 (2024).
  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. ("TGP") Cumberland Project ("Project"), Docket No. CP22-493-000.
  • Weekly Status Report, July 28, 2025, through August 3, 2025.
  • Environmental Condition No. 8, Order Issuing Certificate.