Pipeline & Storage

West to East – Overbeck to Leidy Project

National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation ("National Fuel") plans to seek approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to construct approximately 82 miles of 24-inch natural gas pipeline in Elk, Jefferson, Clearfield, Cameron and Clinton Counties and compressor stations in Jefferson County (approximately 19,000 HP) and Elk County (approximately 7,000 HP). The new 82-mile pipeline system will transport locally produced Marcellus Shale gas to the market center at Leidy, PA, and provide reliable supplies of energy to western Pennsylvania and the northeastern U.S.

This project will consist of two sections. The East Section will begin near Weedville, PA, and end at Leidy Station near Renovo, PA. The West Section will begin at Overbeck Station near Sigel, PA, and end near Weedville, PA. The West Section, for the most part, will run parallel to National Fuel's 12-inch pipeline known as FM-100. National Fuel plans to submit a 7(c) application to FERC in 2012 with a targeted in-service date in late 2013 or in 2014.

This schedule will be further developed based upon the actual needs of natural gas producers that require a way to transport natural gas from Marcellus Shale wells to market.

For Landowners

Public meetings were held in March 2010 at the locations below in order to provide information about the project and its potential impact on property owners and others in the area.

More information about landowners' rights and ways to become involved in this process can be found on FERC's website: http://www.ferc.gov/for-citizens/get-involved.asp. 

Company representatives have been surveying the property on the proposed pipeline route. These surveys provide us with the data needed to help determine the most suitable route for this pipeline project and to prepare the application to FERC. Factors used in making this determination include, but are not limited to: environmental or archeological sensitivity, the presence of threatened and endangered species, pipeline engineering issues, site conditions (including locations of buildings, drain tiles, wells, and other natural and manmade features), geological conditions and cost.

Once the final route is selected, affected property owners will be offered fair compensation for the use of their land and for temporary economic loss caused by construction. Historically, the presence of a natural gas pipeline, which is buried a minimum of three feet underground, has not reduced property values. In addition, National Fuel is committed to restoring the areas affected during the construction to original or better condition, and allowing the continued used of the land for agricultural and recreational purposes.

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