Texas Eastern Transmission, LP Cove Mountain Road Crossing Replacement Project Status Report #14

Strategic Insights -

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has been working on the Cove Mountain Road Crossing Replacement Project, aimed at replacing three existing pipeline segments in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The project involves installing new 24-inch diameter Line 12 pipeline, 30-inch diameter Line 19 pipeline, and 30-inch diameter Line 27 pipeline at a crossing of Cove Mountain Road. The replacement is necessary due to changes in pipeline class locations resulting from development and encroachment along Texas Eastern's ROW, ensuring public safety and compliance with the Department of Transportation's Minimum Federal Safety Standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project involves replacing 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 Texas Eastern's ROW.
  • The project has reached a 52% completion rate in demobilization activities, with site restoration and final clean-up estimated to be completed at 25%.
  • Inspections of the ROW and work area were conducted after inclement weather events.
  • Erosion/sedimentation control devices (SESCs) and safety fencing were installed and maintained during and after storm events.
  • Removal of retired pipe segments, backfilling, ditching, and re-grading activities have continued.
  • The project team plans to continue de-mobilizing equipment and supplies, grading, and ROW maintenance, as well as monitoring SESCs for integrity and effectiveness in the next reporting period.

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.
  • The project has a 52% completion rate in demobilization activities.
  • Site restoration and final clean-up are estimated to be completed at 25%.
  • 100% of topsoil stripping/segregating, erosion/sedimentation control installation, equipment mats, water treatment & dewatering infrastructure, lowering, and hydrostatic tests have been completed.
  • 75% of replaced piping removal has been completed.
  • 100% of backfilling and grading have been completed.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Report No. 14, submitted by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP on June 3, 2025, citing FERC Docket No. CP25-28-000.