AGA Commends FERC’s Unanimous Decision to Reinstate the Transco Regional Energy Access Expansion Project Certificate

WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association today applauded the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) action to reinstate the Transco Regional Energy Access Expansion Project's (REAE Project) certificate. The facilities, which are currently transporting natural gas to customers, were at risk of being taken out of service unless FERC acted quickly. The certificate allows for the continued delivery of critical energy to millions of Americans in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania.

"As our country continues to face sweeping cold temperatures and intense demand for natural gas, this decisive step by FERC was undeniably necessary," said Matthew Agen, AGA Chief Regulatory Counsel, Energy. "We commend this important and unanimous decision that will keep these facilities in service and allow for the continued delivery of natural gas to the families and businesses that rely on it every day."

In 2024, the DC Circuit vacated the project's FERC certificate, and the pipeline sought FERC approval to continue operations. AGA filed multiple pleadings with the court and at FERC in support of this project, emphasizing that the pipeline would provide vital increased supply and added reliability to the Northeast region. Without FERC's action to reinstate the certificate, the facilities would have been taken out of service on Tuesday, January 28, which could have required a reduction in service during the winter heating season and endangered the health and safety of customers. This scenario highlights the need for infrastructure permitting reform to ensure natural gas projects that enhance energy reliability and resiliency receive timely reviews, especially during freezing winter conditions affecting millions of Americans.