TULSA, Okla., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Williams today announced it has placed an expansion of its Transco natural gas pipeline system into service, increasing firm transportation capacity into the New York City metropolitan area by 100,000 dekatherms per day to serve growth on National Grid's distribution system.
The Leidy to Long Island project required expanding certain existing Transco pipeline facilities in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. This included adding approximately 12 miles of new 42-inch pipeline, replacing approximately 2.5 miles of existing 42-inch pipeline, adding a new compressor facility in Old Bridge, N.J., and minor modifications to several other Transco facilities.
"This project demonstrates Williams' continuing commitment to serve the growing demand for additional natural gas transportation infrastructure in the Northeast," said Phil Wright, president of Williams' natural gas pipeline business. "We appreciate National Grid's trust in our ability to serve their growth."
The Transco pipeline is a 10,500-mile pipeline system which transports natural gas to markets throughout the northeastern and southeastern United States. This expansion increases the total system capacity of the Transco pipeline to approximately 8.3 billion cubic feet per day.
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