Federal Register #CP26-552-000

Pipeline and Valve Replacement Project for Tennessee Gas Pipeline (Cumberland River HDD Project)

This opportunity concerns a major infrastructure upgrade for natural gas pipelines in Tennessee: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. seeks authorization for the Cumberland River HDD Project - Replace 24-inch-diameter segments of two existing natural gas pipelines (Line Nos. 5001 and 8001) with new 30-inch-diameter segments across the Cumberland River in Cheatham County, Tennessee - Abandon existing 24-inch segments in place - Replace four main line valves (MLVs 5611, 5621, 8621, and 8631) with new 30-inch-diameter valves on both sides of the river - Purpose and Requirements: - Project is required to enable integrity assessments as mandated by a Special Permit from the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) - Focus on increasing pipeline diameter and upgrading valve infrastructure for compliance and safety - Estimated Project Cost: - $16,000,000 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are identified in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Pipeline segments (30-inch diameter) - Main line valves (30-inch diameter) - Installation, replacement, and abandonment services - Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with PHMSA Special Permit integrity assessment requirements - No administrative or procedural contract details provided

Description

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. filed a prior notice request for authorization to replace 24-inch-diameter segments of two existing natural gas pipelines crossing the Cumberland River in Cheatham County, Tennessee, with 30-inch-diameter pipeline segments. The project includes abandoning the existing 24-inch segments in place and replacing certain main line valves with 30-inch-diameter valves. This project, known as the Cumberland River HDD Project, is intended to allow integrity assessments as required by a Special Permit from the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration. The estimated cost of the project is $16,000,000. The notice establishes deadlines for intervention and protest related to the project.

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