A forward-looking investment in local energy infrastructure
About the Project
Eastern Shore serves the natural gas transportation needs of the Delmarva Peninsula and has provided safe, reliable, efficient, and economic natural gas service since 1959. Eastern Shore is an interstate natural gas pipeline system operating under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
The Delmar Regional Enhancement (Project) will include the installation of 4 pipeline segments throughout the Eastern Shore system; Parkesburg/Daleville Loop, Barksdale Loop, Tidewater Upgrade and Harrington Loop. Additionally, replacement of an M&R station in North Bridgeville is required. The purpose of the Project is to provide incremental supply necessary to support growth for the participating Shippers located in Delaware and Maryland.
Project Details
The Project will provide up to 15,800 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation capacity through installation of:
- 2.5 miles of 24-inch pipeline looping – Chester County, PA
- 1.8 miles of 24-inch pipeline looping – Cecil County, MD
- 1.6 miles of 16-inch pipeline looping – New Castle County, DE
- 4.75 miles of 16-inch pipeline looping – Kent County, DE
- Meter and Regulator Station Upgrade – Sussex County, DE
Anticipated Timeline
Q3 2026
File application with FERC
Q3 2027
Expected regulatory approval
Q3 2028
Project in-service
FERC Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Certificate Process
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is responsible for the review and approval of interstate natural gas pipelines. Under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act, FERC must determine that new interstate gas pipeline projects or expansions are in “the public convenience and necessity” in order to approve them.
