Virginia Gas Storage Project Gets Green Light Timeline from Feds
Published Date: 2/25/2026
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Columbia Gas wants to build a big new natural gas storage facility in Sussex County, Virginia, that can hold a lot of energy. The government is checking the project’s environmental impact and will share their report by July 17, 2026. If all goes well, final decisions and permits should be wrapped up by October 15, 2026, affecting local communities and energy users.
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