Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company Submits Monthly Construction Status Report for Pelto Area Abandonment Project

Strategic Insights -

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) has submitted a monthly construction status report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Pelto Area Abandonment Project. The report provides an update on the project's progress from May 17, 2025, to June 17, 2025. The project involves the abandonment of pipelines and infrastructure, and the report addresses the various information categories required under Environmental Condition No. 8.

Key Takeaways:

  • The report confirms that Transco received approval to commence abandonment activities on June 10, 2024, and has mobilized personnel to conduct pigging and disconnection activities.
  • The majority of the phase of work was completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, with some activities continuing into the first and second quarters of 2025 due to favorable weather conditions.
  • Pipe removal activities began in April 2025 and are expected to continue until weather conditions become unfavorable in the Gulf of Mexico/ America.
  • The full abandonment, including pipe removal, is planned to be completed in 2025, subject to weather and resource availability.
  • Environmental compliance training has been conducted for all personnel involved in these activities, and will be conducted for new personnel as appropriate.
  • The FERC's Environmental Inspector is part of the construction team to ensure compliance with the conditions of the FERC order and other federal permits.
  • No problems or instances of non-compliance have been encountered, and no corrective actions have been implemented.
  • No landowner or resident complaints have been received, and no correspondence has been received concerning non-compliance.

Statistics:

  • The report covers the period from May 17, 2025, to June 17, 2025.
  • Pipe removal activities began in April 2025.
  • The full abandonment, including pipe removal, is planned to be completed in 2025.
  • The project involves the abandonment of pipelines and infrastructure.
  • Environmental compliance training has been conducted for 100% of personnel involved in abandonment activities.

Sources:

  • Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. (2025, July 7). Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC Northern Natural Gas Company Pelto Area Abandonment Project Docket No. CP23-200-000 Monthly Construction Status Report.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2024, February 13). Order Granting Abandonment.