Texas Eastern Transmission, LP 5423 CR TETLP 270 Class Replacements Project Progress Report

Strategic Insights -

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) has submitted a weekly environmental inspector report for the period from October 6, 2025, to October 12, 2025. The report provides an update on the progress of the 5423 CR TETLP 270 Class Replacements Project, a pipeline replacement project in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The project aims to remove and replace three existing pipeline segments with new 30-inch diameter pipelines, as well as upgrade an existing metering and regulating station. The report highlights the completion of various construction activities, including equipment mobilization, tree clearing, and excavation/ditching.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project has achieved a significant level of completion, with 100% of tree clearing, topsoil stripping/segregating, erosion/sedimentation control installation, equipment mats, and stringing line 10 completed.
  • The construction of new line 10 has made progress, with 98% of welding/coating and lower-in completed, and 67% of backfilling and grading completed.
  • The removal of old line 10 has progressed to 97%, and the hydrostatic tests are set to commence in the upcoming reporting period.
  • The project has been free from environmental issues or concerns during the reporting period, with no instances of non-compliance encountered.
  • The project is on schedule, with various activities planned for the next reporting period, including continuing safety and environmental training, ROW maintenance, and excavation/ditching of new line 10 pipe.

Statistics:

  • 7,664 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 10 pipeline has been installed.
  • 7,862 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 15 pipeline will be installed in the upcoming reporting period.
  • 7,916 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 25 pipeline has been installed.
  • 100% tree clearing, topsoil stripping/segregating, erosion/sedimentation control installation, equipment mats, and stringing line 10 have been completed.
  • 98% of welding/coating and lower-in for new line 10 has been completed.
  • 67% of backfilling and grading for new line 10 has been completed.
  • 97% of removal of old line 10 has been completed.

Sources:

  • Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, "Texas Eastern Transmission, LP 5423 CR TETLP 270 Class Replacements Project," Weekly Report, October 12, 2025.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 157.205 and 157.208 (2025).