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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP Submits Weekly Status Report for Cove Mountain Road Crossing Replacement Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has authorized Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) to replace a portion of 24-inch diameter Line 12 pipeline, 30-inch diameter Line 19 pipeline, and 30-inch diameter Line 27 pipeline in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The project involves installing 5,476 feet of new 24-inch diameter pipeline, 5,436 feet of new 30-inch diameter pipeline, and 434 feet of new 30-inch diameter pipeline at a crossing of Cove Mountain Road. The replacement is due to changes in pipeline class locations resulting from development and encroachment along Texas Eastern's ROW to ensure public safety and to maintain compliance with the Department of Transportation's Minimum Federal Safety Standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project involves the replacement of 3 existing pipeline segments with new 24-inch and 30-inch diameter pipes, totaling 11,346 feet of pipeline.
  • The replacement is necessary to ensure public safety and maintain compliance with federal safety standards.
  • Texas Eastern has completed 100% of site prep activities, topsoil stripping, and erosion/sedimentation control installation.
  • The company has made significant progress in Pipeline Line 19, with 90% completion of tie-ins and 95% completion of welding.
  • The project is expected to be completed within the next few weeks, with site restoration and final clean-up being the only activities remaining.
  • The replacement of the pipeline segments will improve the safety and reliability of the transmission system.

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.
  • 11,346 feet of pipeline will be replaced in total.
  • 90% completion of tie-ins for Pipeline Line 19.
  • 95% completion of welding for Pipeline Line 19.
  • 100% completion of site prep activities, topsoil stripping, and erosion/sedimentation control installation.

Sources:

  • Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. Cove Mountain Road Crossing Replacement Project, CP25-28-000. Report No. 11, May 14, 2025.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Environmental Assessment, CP25-28-000, February 7, 2025.

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