Project Stratum

Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage (EGTS) provides safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas transportation and storage services to markets in Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. We safely operate nearly 4,000 miles of pipeline and more than 985,000 horsepower of compression, offering one of the largest underground natural gas storage systems in the United States.

EGTS aims to implement innovative ways to serve customers with products and services that are safe, reliable and efficient.

EGTS has proposed Project Stratum to meet the growing energy demands of customers across Pennsylvania. As communities grow and energy needs increase, this project will enhance the reliability and capacity of the natural gas system that serves your region.

Project Stratum will leverage existing EGTS infrastructure while strategically increasing system capacity through carefully planned pipeline additions and station upgrades. The project will create 250,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation capacity from receipt points at Tioga County, PA for deliveries to Beaver County, PA and Clinton County, PA, helping provide a stable and reliable energy supply for local communities.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity.

Regulatory approval for the project will be obtained via application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act. EGTS expects to file the application with FERC in July 2025. EGTS expects to receive the FERC certificate in October 2026. Through the FERC process, potential environmental and cultural impacts will be identified and understood, and appropriate mitigation strategies, techniques, and best practices will be developed.

Safe operations are our highest priority: EGTS is always working to improve pipeline safety, raise public confidence with pipelines in your neighborhood, and ensure safe infrastructure operations. EGTS is committed to safety on the job site and beyond and is an American Gas Association and Interstate Natural Gas Association of America leader in accident prevention. Our safety and our cyber and physical security programs are built on personal ownership, compliance with standards, accountability for performance and continuous improvement.

1. Our compressor stations are monitored 24/7 by the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and are equipped with automatic emergency shutdown systems. 
2. Pipeline operators make use of extensive safety systems and programs such as computer-assisted control centers and regular air and ground patrols for detailed inspection of the pipeline environment.
3. On all our job sites, we work together to identify and mitigate conditions, processes and actions that could contribute to accidents or injuries.
4. We communicate the lessons we learn to help keep others across the business safe and provide tools and tactics to prevent future incidents.

The Project will include updates to following existing compressor stations in Beaver, Clinton, Lawrence, Potter, and Tioga, Pennsylvania.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2028. Information about the construction process will be available soon. The Project is expected to be completed in 2028.

The Project is designed to minimize additional impacts on the environment while providing much-needed gas to the area for power generation, industrial growth, and heating needs.

Respecting the environment is key to the long-term sustainability of our business. With a long history in environmental stewardship, we know how important it is to care for our air, land and water. As such, EGTS is committed to using natural resources wisely and protecting our environment for the benefit of future generations.

When we plan new natural gas and storage facilities, we implement best practices to protect biodiversity and minimize local environmental impacts. Project baseline information collected through field surveys and existing data is used to complete extensive evaluations to understand how our projects interact with air and noise quality, fish and wildlife, and vegetation. Through the FERC process, potential environmental and cultural impacts will be identified and understood, and appropriate mitigation strategies, techniques and best practices will be developed.

EGTS welcomes your feedback on Project Stratum.

We will be sharing information on the project and offering several opportunities for public input throughout the regulatory process, including:

• Meetings or presentations with elected officials, business and civic organizations, landowners, and other interested stakeholders
• Informational materials available at meetings and on the Project Stratum Website (www.AboutStratum.com)
• Open houses

Contact Us

You may reach the team via the following contact vehicles:

• Toll-free number: +1 (855) 617-6110
• Email: stratum@erm.com

Comment Form

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EGTS is committed to open, proactive, and ongoing outreach with landowners, neighbors and other interested stakeholders in the communities where we live and work. Our outreach is informed through research to better understand the circumstances of each community touched by the project. Early in the process, we engage communities throughout the study area to help them understand the scope of the project and to provide them with a resource should they have questions. Listening is as important as sharing information; our goal is to understand the concerns of impacted stakeholders and how best to keep them informed during planning, construction and operations phases of the project.

Economic Benefits

Project Stratum will provide a variety of economic benefits for local communities:

• Generating short-term, full-time construction jobs;
• Purchasing construction-related goods and services from local providers; and
• Participating in and contributing to ongoing community events and economic development opportunities.

We believe that being a good neighbor includes supporting efforts in our community to sustain the vital resources we share.

Corporate Citizenship

The Project Stratum team has been working in the region for many years with EGTS. Formerly Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc., the team has built and currently operates natural gas transmission and storage facilities in Virginia and Pennsylvania. We have employees based in both states who are active in their communities and who can understand and address issues, concerns and expectations for the Project.

Throughout the construction of the Project, we will continue to provide updated information on our progress. If you have any questions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you. Review options for connecting with us here.