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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP Class Replacement Project Update: June 4-10, 2025

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As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize its infrastructure, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has submitted its weekly status report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) detailing the progress of the Class Replacement Project. The project, which involves the removal and replacement of three existing pipeline segments and the upgrade of a Meter and Regulation Station, is being carried out in Wilson County, Tennessee.

The project aims to ensure public safety and maintain compliance with the Department of Transportation's Minimum Federal Safety Standards. The pipeline segments being replaced will be fully removed from the project ROW, and all activities are being carried out within Wilson County, Tennessee.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project involves the removal and replacement of 3,576 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 15 pipeline, 3,847 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 25 pipeline, and 4,121 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 10 pipeline.
  • The existing Meter and Regulation Station 72672 will be upgraded, including the removal and replacement of aboveground fencing with security fencing, and the removal and replacement of tap piping on Lines 15 and 25.
  • The replacement is due to changes in pipeline class locations resulting from development and encroachment along Texas Eastern's ROW.
  • The project has made significant progress, with 100% completion of mobilization, tree clearing, topsoil stripping, and erosion/sedimentation control installation.
  • The project has also achieved 80% completion of equipment mats, 95% completion of welding for Line 25, and 33% completion of hydrostatic tests for Line 25.
  • The upcoming activities for the next reporting period include continuing to provide safety and environmental training, mobilizing equipment and supplies, and commencing excavation and removal of old Line 15.
  • No problems or instances of non-compliance were encountered during this reporting period.

Statistics:

  • 4,121 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 10 pipeline will be installed.
  • 3,576 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 15 pipeline will be installed.
  • 3,847 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 25 pipeline will be installed.
  • 100% of mobilization is complete.
  • 100% of tree clearing is complete.
  • 100% of topsoil stripping/segregating is complete.
  • 80% of equipment mats are complete.
  • 95% of welding for Line 25 is complete.
  • 33% of hydrostatic tests for Line 25 is complete.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Docket No. CP25-49-000
  • Texas Eastern Transmission, LP: Class Replacement Project Weekly Report #10
  • Department of Transportation: Minimum Federal Safety Standards

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