FERC Greenlights Pipeline Facelift in New York Gas Lines
Published Date: 12/30/2025
Notice
Summary
National Fuel Gas wants to upgrade about 3 miles of old pipeline and modernize two gas stations in Erie County, New York, to keep gas flowing safely and smoothly. This $14.55 million project will help improve their system without raising costs for customers. If you want to speak up or protest, you need to act before the deadline set by the Commission.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Pipeline Modernization in Erie County
National Fuel plans to replace about 2.86 miles of 16-inch pipeline and modernize two metering and regulating stations in Erie County, New York as part of the Line C46S 2026 Modernization Project. The company says the work will improve safety and reliability of natural gas transportation and the estimated project cost is $14.55 million.
File by Feb 17 to Preserve Rights
If you want to protest, intervene, or comment on the project, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 17, 2026. If no protest is filed within the allowed time or any protest is withdrawn within 30 days after that time, the proposed activity will be deemed authorized the day after the time allowed for protest.
Project Will Not Raise Customer Costs
The notice states the $14.55 million Line C46S 2026 Modernization Project will improve the system without raising costs for customers. The work is located in Erie County, New York and includes replacing about 2.86 miles of pipeline and modernizing two stations.
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