atlantic coast pipeline

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is a planned 600-mile underground pipeline for natural gas running from West Virginia to Robeson County, North Carolina. Construction started in 2018. The pipeline has been challenged from the get-go by environmental and conservation groups as well as some property owners. The lead developer is Dominion Energy.

Assessment Finds 3-State Pipeline Would Harm Environment

By & • Jul 21, 2017
Map shows the route of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline

A federal environmental review has found that the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline would have some negative effects on water, forests and endangered species. But the pipeline's builders call the report favorable overall and say it clears the way for final approval. 

3 N.C. Protests Target Atlantic Coast Pipeline

By • Nov 15, 2016
Map shows proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline route from West Virginia to N.C.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Oil and gas pipelines planned or under construction around the country have drawn protests - from neighbors, environmentalists and Native American groups. Now it's North Carolina's turn.

Three protest walks are planned this weekend in Cumberland, Nash and Robeson counties by a group hoping to stop construction of the $5 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Duke & Piedmont Execs Argue For Merger, Opponents Protest

By • Jul 19, 2016

State regulators wrapped up a two-day public hearing in Raleigh Tuesday afternoon on the proposed merger of Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. The two-day hearing included testimony from company leaders and a protest by merger opponents.

Executives including CEOs Lynn Good of Duke and Thomas Skains of Piedmont argued the $6.7 billion deal would create a stronger company and speed Duke's shift toward cleaner-burning natural gas.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Revised, Could Open Late 2018

By • May 12, 2016
Map shows the Atlantic Coast Pipeline's proposed route through eastern North Carolina. It will orginate in West Virginia and run through Virginia as well.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Utilities planning the Atlantic Coast Pipeline have altered the route to avoid environmentally sensitive areas. But they say there's no change in the projected cost or 2018 completion date. 

Dominion To Build New Gas Pipeline Into NC

By Ben Bradford • Sep 2, 2014
Energy Information Administration (eia.gov)

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas have chosen a builder and route for a new, major interstate natural gas pipeline to run through North Carolina, only the second such pipeline in the state. The first was built in 1951.


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