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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. Submits Weekly Construction Progress Report for Elk Basin - Billings Replacement Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a weekly construction progress report from WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. covering the period of July 21, 2025 through July 27, 2025. The report is part of the Elk Basin - Billings Replacement Project, which has been approved to complete construction activities by December 31, 2025. The project aims to replace the existing pipeline facilities, and the report details the progress made during the specified period.

Key Takeaways:

  • WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. has submitted a weekly construction progress report for the Elk Basin - Billings Replacement Project.
  • The project has been approved to complete construction activities by December 31, 2025.
  • The report covers the period of July 21, 2025 through July 27, 2025.
  • During the reporting period, activities such as clearing and grading, stringing, bending, welding, joint coating, ditching, lowering, backfill, cleanup, seeding, pipeline removal, bores, and hydrostatic testing were conducted.
  • Four out of ten bores were completed during the reporting period.
  • No issues, problems, or non-compliance were observed during the reporting period.
  • The planned activities for the next reporting period include continuing clearing and grading activities and beginning construction activities at bore sites.
  • The project's total job completed is 40%, with pipeline clearing/grading at 20%, stringing at 19%, and hydrostatic testing at 25%.

Statistics:

  • 40% of the project's total job has been completed (as of July 27, 2025).
  • 20% of the pipeline clearing/grading activities have been completed.
  • 19% of the stringing activities have been completed.
  • 25% of the hydrostatic testing process has been completed.
  • Four out of ten (40%) bores have been completed.

Sources:

  • WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. (2025) Weekly Construction Progress Report #59, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on July 27, 2025.

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