Gas Company Asks for Two More Years to Finish Shutdown
Published Date: 7/13/2026
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Summary
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (Transco) asked for more time—until the end of 2027—to finish shutting down some old offshore gas pipelines and platforms near Louisiana. They’ve made good progress but need extra time to safely complete tricky parts of the job. This extension affects anyone watching the project timeline and could delay final cleanup costs and operations.
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