FERC Delays Cape Cod Pipeline Review Over Missing Drilling Data
Published Date: 3/30/2026
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Algonquin Gas Transmission’s Cape Cod Canal Pipeline project got a new timeline because they delayed sending important drilling info. Now, the environmental report will come out on May 29, 2026, pushing the final decision deadline to August 27, 2026. This affects local communities, regulators, and the company’s schedule but keeps the project moving forward with a fresh 30-day comment period.
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