Appeals court blocks construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline, jeopardizing completion

Equitrans Midstream is weighing legal options after the Fourth Circuit Court halted construction in the Jefferson National Forest.
The pipeline received federal approval last month but is now blocked by the appeals court ruling.
The $6.6 billion project is designed to meet energy demands in the South and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Environmental groups have protested the pipeline's approval, arguing it violates the Constitution.
The pipeline has support from Senator Joe Manchin but risks missing the 2023 completion target due to delays.