The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking comments on revisions to the proposed Ridgeline Expansion Project natural gas pipeline.

This current comment period, which is open through February 26, 2024, is in response to changes East Tennessee Natural Gas proposed along the final part of the project, mostly in Morgan and Roane counties.

The purpose of this proposed project is to provide natural gas to serve one of the power generation options that TVA is currently considering to replace the Kingston Fossil Plant. Replacing coal-fired generation at the Kingston Fossil Plant with natural gas would provide Tennesseans with a lower-carbon, cleaner-burning energy source as we transition toward the future.

The proposed scope includes the installation of approximately 117 miles of 30-inch pipeline looping, an approximately 8-mile 24-inch lateral, and one electric-powered compressor station.

The majority of the route for the proposed pipeline would be located within the existing system’s right-of-way where possible to minimize impacts to landowners and the environment.

Pending a positive final investment decision and the approval and receipt of all necessary permits, construction would begin in 2025 with a target in-service date of fall 2026.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has staff available to assist you at (866) 208-3676 or [email protected]. Be sure to reference the Project docket number (PF22-7-000).