Williams operates the Transco pipeline, an approximately 10,000-mile natural gas transportation system that extends from south Texas to New York City. The Transco pipeline is the nation’s largest-volume natural gas pipeline system, transporting about one-third of the natural gas consumed in the United States.
According to Williams, "the proposed project is an expansion of the existing Transco pipeline’s capacity in the southeastern United States. The project will include pipeline looping adjacent to the existing Transco corridor and modifications to eight facilities. This expansion will provide reliable natural gas deliveries to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama to meet the growing residential, commercial, and industrial demand in cities across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. This project will be regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the 7(c) application filing process to ensure thorough consultation and cooperation with other state, local, and federal regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
It has been noted that the Triad and Southern Virginia region is experiencing growth, with demand for natural gas increasing by 43% since 2013, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. However, the infrastructure to deliver this gas to consumers has only increased by 25%. To gauge resident interest in expanding infrastructure, Williams commissioned a survey of 569 residents in the Triad and Southern Virginia."
North Carolina Scope of Work: A total of 28.4 miles of pipeline looping adjacent to existing Transco corridors located in Rockingham, Guilford, Forsyth and Davidson Counties and additional compressor units in Cleveland, Iredell, and Davidson Counties (Stations 145, 150, 155).
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The Transcontinental (Transco) pipeline project is an expansion of the existing Transco pipeline’s capacity in the Southeast. The entire project will include pipeline looping (installing parallel pipes) next to the existing Transco pipeline and modifications to eight facilities. This expansion will provide reliable natural gas deliveries to North Carolina, as well as other states in the Southeast.
Williams, also known as The Williams Companies, is an Oklahoma-based energy infrastructure company that has natural gas supply chain operations across the United States.
According to Williams, pipeline expansion will provide natural gas deliveries to North Carolina and other states to meet the growing residential, commercial, and industrial demand in cities across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
The Guilford County/Forsyth County scope of work includes the Transco corridors in Guilford County near Triad Park, along Willow Creek Road, Pleasant View Trail, and Pratt Roads.
The Transco pipeline project in Guilford County includes clearing and grading land, laying pipe joints for installation, welding pipe sections together, inspecting coating for any faults, removing topsoil as the pipe trench is excavated, lowering the pipe into the trench, pressure testing with water (hydrostatic testing), and restoring the land as much as possible to its original appearance.
Yes, Guilford County will be compensated $90,000 for the construction disruption near Triad Park.
It is anticipated that Guilford County’s share of the proceeds would be used for Triad Park improvements, restoration, and other park enhancements.
The entire pipeline replacement is expected to conclude in late 2027.
For more information on the Transco pipeline, visit The Williams Company.