Atlantic Coast Pipeline Gets Boost from FERC, County Supervisors

SUGAR LAND--January 9, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Backers of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline chalked up a victory recently when the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a federal draft environmental impact statement that essentially supported the environmental measures outlined in its plans. Industrial Info is tracking $1.43 billion in active projects associated with the pipeline, which would ship natural gas sourced from the Marcellus and Utica shales from West Virginia through Virginia, to eastern North Carolina.

Within this article: Details on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, including its major portions and compressor stations, and FERC's decision.

Companies featured: Dominion Resources Incorporated (NYSE:D), Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK), Piedmont Natural Gas Company (NYSE:PNY)