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Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company Submits Biweekly Construction Status Report for Commonwealth Energy Connector Project

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The Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company has submitted a biweekly construction status report for the Commonwealth Energy Connector Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The report covers the period from August 25, 2025, through September 7, 2025, and provides updates on the project's construction status, federal authorizations, and environmental inspections. The project, which commenced on September 5, 2024, is progressing well, with a total progress of 63.0% for the Emporia Meter Station and 99.0% for the Virginia Station.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company has acquired all applicable federal authorizations for the project and received notice to proceed from FERC on May 1, 2024.
  • Construction commenced on September 5, 2024, and the project is currently in the construction stage, with a total progress of 63.0% for the Emporia Meter Station and 99.0% for the Virginia Station.
  • The project components are summarized in a table, which includes the total progress, complete percentage, and construction status for each component.
  • Environmental inspections, monitoring, and maintenance were continued in the reporting period, and revegetation monitoring was also conducted.
  • The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) performed an inspection on September 3rd, 2025.
  • No problem areas or non-compliance areas were identified during the reporting period.
  • No corrective actions or landowner/resident complaints were reported during the reporting period.

Statistics:

  • The project commenced on September 5, 2024.
  • The project received notice to proceed from FERC on May 1, 2024.
  • The total progress for the Emporia Meter Station is 63.0%.
  • The total progress for the Virginia Station is 99.0%.
  • The Clearing / Grubbing for the A South Virginia Lateral (SVL) B Commonwealth Loop is 100.0%.
  • The Right-of-Way monitoring and maintenance is 100.0%.
  • The Emporia Meter Station has completed excavation and installation of below-ground foundation supports and below-ground piping.

Sources:

  • Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. (2025, September 12). Commonwealth Energy Connector Project Biweekly Construction Status Report for Period from August 25, 2025 through September 7, 2025.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2023, November 16). Order Issuing Certificate in the Commonwealth Energy Connector Project.
  • Williams Corporation. (n.d.). Commonwealth Energy Connector Project. (Available at https://elibrary.ferc.gov)

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