Virginia State Corporation Commission Approves Chesapeake Compressor Station Expansion

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The Virginia State Corporation Commission has approved an application by Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. to construct a new Chesapeake Compressor Station in the City of Chesapeake, Virginia. The proposed station will be located adjacent to the existing Gidley Gate Metering and Regulation Station and will encompass approximately 4.5 acres. The project aims to expand the existing natural gas facilities, and the Commission has ordered a public hearing to gather more information and comments from the community.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Virginia State Corporation Commission has approved an application by Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. to construct a new Chesapeake Compressor Station in the City of Chesapeake, Virginia (Case No. PUR-2025-00021).
  • The proposed Chesapeake Compressor Station will be located adjacent to the existing Gidley Gate Metering and Regulation Station and will encompass approximately 4.5 acres (located at 2512 South Military Highway).
  • The project does not include any lease modifications and has been assigned a Hearing Examiner to conduct a local public hearing in the area of the proposed Project.
  • The Commission has directed the Staff of the Commission to investigate the Application and present its findings and recommendations in a report (Staff Report).
  • A total of 2 errata filings were made by VNG on February 11, 2025, and the Commission has established a Service List available from the Clerk of the Commission.

Statistics:

  • The proposed Chesapeake Compressor Station will encompass approximately 4.5 acres.
  • The project will be located at 2512 South Military Highway, west of the existing Gidley Gate Metering and Regulation Station.
  • The Commission has assigned a Hearing Examiner to conduct a local public hearing in the area of the proposed Project.
  • A total of 2 errata filings were made by VNG on February 11, 2025.