Overview

• On May 29, Williams filed a petition with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reinstate its NESE permit and expand its Transco pipeline across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
• The company has begun navigating state permitting for the 124-mile Constitution Pipeline following President Trump’s February pledge to restart the project.
• The Trump administration lifted its pause on the Empire Wind offshore project and has signaled federal backing for boosting natural gas infrastructure in the Northeast.
• Both pipelines were previously shelved after New York denied water quality permits and faced strong regulatory and political opposition under the Cuomo administration.
• Energy analysts note NESE’s shorter route and simpler design make it more likely to advance, with Williams requesting expedited FERC action by the end of August.