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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP Cove Mountain Road Crossing Replacement Project Status Report #12

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Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has been working on the Cove Mountain Road Crossing Replacement Project, Docket No. CP25-28-000, in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The project involves replacing three existing pipeline segments with new 24-inch diameter, 30-inch diameter, and 30-inch diameter pipelines. The replacement is due to changes in pipeline class locations resulting from development and encroachment along the Right of Way (ROW) to ensure public safety and compliance with the Department of Transportation's Minimum Federal Safety Standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project aims to replace 5,476 feet of 24-inch diameter Line 12 pipeline, 5,436 feet of 30-inch diameter Line 19 pipeline, and 434 feet of 30-inch diameter Line 27 pipeline.
  • The replacement is due to changes in pipeline class locations resulting from development and encroachment along the ROW.
  • The project has made significant progress, with 100% completion of site prep activities, topsoil stripping/segregation, erosion/sedimentation control installation, equipment mats, water treatment & dewatering infrastructure, excavation/ditching, and final tie-ins.
  • Hydrotesting has been completed, and retired pipe has been removed from the ditch.
  • The current phase of construction is at 100% completion for site prep activities, topsoil stripping/segregation, erosion/sedimentation control installation, equipment mats, water treatment & dewatering infrastructure, excavation/ditching, and final tie-ins.
  • The project is expected to reach 95% completion for welding and 60% completion for replaced piping removal.
  • The overall demobilization of equipment and supplies is at 43% completion, and site restoration/final clean-up is yet to start.
  • Upcoming activities include continuing mobilizing/de-mobilizing equipment and supplies, conducting ditch line excavation, final tie-in welding, and lowering in, coating, backfilling, and re-grading.

Statistics:

  • 5,476 feet of new 24-inch diameter Line 12 pipeline will be installed.
  • 5,436 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 19 pipeline will be installed.
  • 434 feet of new 30-inch diameter Line 27 pipeline will be installed.
  • 100% of site prep activities, topsoil stripping/segregation, erosion/sedimentation control installation, equipment mats, water treatment & dewatering infrastructure, excavation/ditching, and final tie-ins have been completed.
  • Hydrotesting has been completed.
  • 95% completion has been achieved for welding.
  • 60% completion has been achieved for replaced piping removal.
  • 43% completion has been achieved for overall demobilization of equipment and supplies.
  • 0% completion has been achieved for site restoration/final clean-up.

Sources:

  • Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. Cove Mountain Road Crossing Replacement Project, Docket No. CP25-28-000, Report #12, May 14-20, 2025.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Environmental Assessment, Docket No. CP25-28-000, February 7, 2025.

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