Name of the Project
Northeast supply enhancement project.

Location
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, in the US.

Project Owner/s
Williams.

Project Description
The Northeast supply enhancement project entails the expansion of the existing Transco natural gas pipeline.

It will expand existing Transco pipeline infrastructure in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York primarily by ‘looping’ – placing new pipe alongside existing pipe parallel to the existing right of way.

The project will provide 400 000 dekatherms a day of additional natural gas supply to National Grid – the largest distributor of natural gas in the north-eastern US. National Grid is converting about 8 000 customers a year from heating oil to natural gas in New York City and Long Island.

The project is critical to make these conversions possible and to keep up with new development in the area.

The project facilities comprise about 10 miles of 42-inch pipeline looping facilities, three miles of onshore 26-inch looping facilities, 23 miles of offshore 26-inch looping facilities, the addition of 21 902 hp at an existing compressor station, a new 32 000 hp compressor station and related appurtenant facilities.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to directly and indirectly generate 3 186 jobs during construction resulting in an estimated $234-million in labour income.

Capital Expenditure
The project is estimated at $1-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
If the project is approved, project construction could begin in 2019 and enter service in time for the US’s 2020/21 winter heating season.

Latest Developments
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a certificate of public convenience and necessity.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Williams investor relations, John Porter, tel +1918573 0797.