US energy firms are proposing new natural gas pipelines in Appalachia, aiming to meet rising demand

From Yahoo Finance.: 2025-06-30 06:12:00

U.S. energy companies are eyeing opportunities to build natural gas pipelines in Appalachia. Despite being a top gas producer, the Northeast lacks access to gas due to limited infrastructure. Legal and regulatory hurdles have hindered companies from expanding in the region. Output growth has stalled, but firms like Williams Cos and EQT are proposing new projects.

The U.S. produced 103.2 billion cubic feet of gas in 2024, but demand is expected to rise. New LNG export plants and data center energy needs will boost gas demand. Appalachia gas output has grown steadily, but pipeline capacity constraints have slowed growth. Analysts project a 1% annual output increase through 2026.

Pipeline operator Williams is reviving canceled projects like the Constitution Pipeline to New York. High heating oil costs in the Northeast highlight the need for gas infrastructure. Millennium Pipeline plans an expansion, while EQT looks to extend the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Regulatory challenges persist despite Trump’s support for energy projects.

Multiple pipeline projects are in development to move gas from Appalachia. Companies like Williams, EQT, and Boardwalk Pipelines are working on expanding capacity in the region. Despite opposition from environmental groups, firms are pushing forward with plans to address the Northeast’s gas supply constraints.

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