Northeast PA Will Benefit from Transco NESE Project in NYC
Williams has commenced construction of its Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project, extending through northeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York (see Groundbreaking Ceremony for NESE Pipe in NYC an All-Star Event). This infrastructure upgrade, primarily involving new pipes and enhancements to existing compressor stations on the Transco pipeline system, aims to deliver more natural gas to New York City, which faces a supply shortage. Northeast Pennsylvania is strategically positioned to supply gas to this system, making the NESE project a benefit for the region by meeting New York City’s demand for natural gas. Read More “Northeast PA Will Benefit from Transco NESE Project in NYC”
National Grid New York is upgrading its 50-year-old Grasmere Gate Station on Staten Island, a critical piece of natural gas infrastructure serving approximately 80,000 customers. This two-phase project, which began in March 2025 and is expected to finish by June 2026, involves a complete rebuild of mechanical equipment and components to enhance safety, strengthen physical structure, and improve efficiency. The work was crucial during a winter with record-breaking natural gas demand and is part of National Grid’s ongoing investment in modernizing infrastructure across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island to meet current and future energy needs. Here’s our question: How in the world did lunatic anti-fossil fuel fanatics not notice this upgrade was happening and protest to stop it?