Pipeline & Storage

CP10-457-000 Line N Pipeline Relocation and Interconnect Project

On December 16, 2010, National Fuel Gas Company's Pipeline and Storage segment received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to replace and relocate a natural gas pipeline in Greene and Washington counties, in Pennsylvania. The new 19-mile pipeline will help improve the reliability of the existing pipeline system, which transports natural gas from the Appalachian region to markets throughout the northeast.

On October 26, 2011, the pipeline was placed into service. The new 19-mile pipeline will help improve the reliability of the existing pipeline system, which transports natural gas from the Appalachian region to markets throughout the northeast.

This project included the construction of approximately 19 miles of a 20-inch pipeline, which was built in two segments. The first segment began at Interstate 70 and ended near the South Franklin/Morris Township line. The second segment began north of Route 18 at Old Concord and ended at the existing Holbrook-Texas Eastern Compressor Station, which is located in Rich Hill Township, Greene County.



PROJECT TIMELINE
Fall 2009 Preliminary Environmental and Engineering Studies
October 2009 Begin FERC pre-filing process
November 2009 Negotiate property option
June 2010 Submit application to FERC
December 16, 2010 FERC approval granted
February 2011 National Fuel begins construction
October 26, 2011 In-service date
Summer 2012 - ongoing Remaining restoration; monitor crop yields


For Landowners

Project meetings were held in August 2009 at the locations below, in order to provide more information on the project and how it may affect property owners and others in the area.



DATE & TIME

MEETING LOCATION

ADDRESS
Wednesday, Aug. 5
7 pm		 Graysville Elementary
School		 1029 W. Roy Furman Hwy
Graysville, PA 15337-3062
Thursday, Aug. 6
7 pm		 McGuffey High School 90 McGuffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323


More information about landowners’ rights and ways to become involved in this process can be found on FERC’s website: http://www.ferc.gov/for-citizens/get-involved.asp.

CP10-458-000 Line N Compressor Installation Expansion Project

On December 16, 2010, National Fuel Gas Company's Pipeline and Storage segment also received approval from FERC to construct a natural gas compressor station near the north end of the relocation project above, as part of an expansion project for Range Resources Appalachia LLC.

This project includes the construction of the following items:

  • New, approximately 5,000 horsepower compressor station
    • Located on Coffeys Crossing Road in Buffalo Township, PA
    • Includes 1,300 feet of access road to the secluded site
  • Two miles of 20-inch pipeline
    • Replacement of line that was constructed in 1947

Click here for a map of the Compressor Installation Expansion Project.

The new Buffalo Compressor Station was placed into service on October 26, 2011. The purpose of this facility is to provide transportation for new Marcellus gas production along the pipeline north of the replacement to Texas Eastern Transmission Company pipelines at the south end of the relocation.

The timeline for this project follows:



PROJECT TIMELINE
Fall 2009 Preliminary Environmental and Engineering Studies
October 2009 Begin FERC pre-filing process
November 2009 Negotiate property option
June 2010 Submit application to FERC
December 16, 2010 FERC approval granted
January 2011 National Fuel begins construction
October 26, 2011 In-service date
Summer 2012 - ongoing Remaining restoration; monitor crop yields


For Landowners

A project meeting was held in January 2010 at the location listed below in order to provide more information on the project and how it may affect property owners and others in the area.



DATE & TIME

MEETING LOCATION

ADDRESS
Thursday, Jan. 7
7 pm		 McGuffey High School 90 McGuffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323


More information about landowners’ rights and ways to become involved in this process can be found on FERC’s website: http://www.ferc.gov/for-citizens/get-involved.asp.

Click here for contact information.

A copy of the complete filing as submitted to FERC can be viewed at the following area libraries:

Eva K. Bowlby Public Library
311 North West Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370

Citizens Library
55 South College Street
Washington, PA 15301

Docket Nos. CP10-457 and CP10-458.