FERC Timelines Cape Cod Gas Pipeline Relocation Environmental Check
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Notice
Summary
Algonquin Gas Transmission is moving part of its natural gas pipeline in Bourne, Massachusetts, to make way for new Cape Cod Bridges. This project keeps gas flowing smoothly while the bridges get replaced, with an environmental check happening now and decisions expected by mid-2026. Local residents and businesses can expect no gas interruptions, and the project follows a clear timeline to keep things on track.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
No gas service interruptions planned
You should not lose natural gas service while the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges are replaced. Algonquin will continue to provide uninterrupted natural gas service to the National Grid distribution system on both sides of the Cape Cod Canal during the Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project.
Construction traffic, noise, and air quality concerns
You may see increased traffic and noise during construction and potential air quality effects during operations near the Project area. Commenters raised traffic and noise during construction and effects to air quality as primary issues that the EA will address.
EA and federal decision timeline set
The Commission staff will issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) on April 17, 2026, with a 30-day comment period, and federal agencies must reach final decisions within the 90-day deadline of July 16, 2026. This sets clear dates for environmental review and the timing of permit decisions for the Project.
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