Boardwalk's Southeast Expansion gains FERC approval

Pipeline & Gas Journal, Nov, 2007

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP has gained Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval to build its Southeast Expansion project.

The expansion calls for the construction of 111 miles of 42-inch pipeline having an initial capacity of 1.2 Bcf/d. The expansion will extend from near Harrisville, MS to an interconnect with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. in Choctaw County, AL (Transco Station 85), which will enhance Boardwalk's ability to deliver gas to the Northeast and Southeast through other pipeline interconnects. At various points along the route, Boardwalk will construct interconnects with Destin Pipeline Co., Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., and other potential interstate and intrastate pipelines and storage facilities.

Construction is expected to commence within the next 45 days once certain specific required environmental approvals are received. The in-service target date is during the first quarter of 2008.