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Ohio Power Siting Board Approves Columbia Gas Northern Loop Pipe

The Ohio Power Siting Board recently approved a new, tiny 16-mile pipeline project in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio called the Columbia Gas Northern Loop Project. According to Columbia Gas, communities north and west of Columbus are thriving. Since the 1990s, Columbia has expanded its system to keep service reliable by bringing gas from the west and south. However, they are reaching the limits of what’s possible with the existing gas system. A new supply of gas is urgently needed to maintain reliable service in this area. The Northern Loop Project will meet this demand by connecting to gas supplies on the east side of Columbus.
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Columbia Gas $28M Pipeline in Central Ohio Gets State Approval

Last December Columbia Gas of Ohio (NiSource) announced a new $135 million pipeline project to bring new supplies of Utica-sourced natural gas to homes and businesses located north and west of Columbus, in central Ohio (see Columbia Gas Plans New NatGas Pipeline in Central Ohio). The project, called the Northern Loop Project, includes a 4.78-mile pipeline segment in Union County, called the Marysville Connector. The Ohio Power Siting Board has just approved the Marysville segment of the larger project.
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County Says Proposed Columbia Gas Central OH Pipe Not Long Enough

Proposed Marysville Connector in Union County (click for larger version)

Columbia Gas of Ohio (NiSource) recently announced a new $135 million pipeline project to bring new supplies of Utica-sourced natural gas to homes and businesses located north and west of Columbus, in central Ohio (see Columbia Gas Plans New NatGas Pipeline in Central Ohio). The project, called the Northern Loop Project, includes a 4.78-mile pipeline segment in Union County, called the Marysville Connector. County officials oppose the plan–because (they say), it’s not long enough!
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