The Algonquin Gas Transmission Pipeline is a 1,100 miles (1,800 km) long pipeline system, which delivers natural gas to New England. It is connected to the Texas Eastern Pipeline and the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline. The Algonquin Gas Transmission pipelines transport about 20 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas per annum. It generally receives gas that originated in the Gulf of Mexico, although it also receives gas from an LNG terminal in Massachusetts. The Algonquin Gas Transmission is owned by Enbridge.[1] The pipeline's compressor station in Weymouth, Massachusetts was the subject of numerous protests before it was permitted, including 211 days of sit-ins over three years in the Governor's office.[2] It has had multiple unplanned gas releases since it opened in January 2021, and a state adjudicator recommended reevaluating its permit in 2022.[2][3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Bade, Gavin (January 22, 2019). "Gas outages hit 10K in Rhode Island after issue on Algonquin pipeline". Utility Dive.
- ^ a b Weisbrod, Katelyn (2023-05-27). "Q&A: The 'Perfect, Polite Protester' Reflects on Her Sit-in to Stop a Gas Compressor Outside Boston". Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ Trufant, Jessica (April 6, 2021). "Energy company reports unplanned release of natural gas at Weymouth compressor site". The Patriot Ledger.
- ^ Trufant, Jessica (September 30, 2020). "Compressor station has second emergency shut down, gas release". The Patriot Ledger.
External links
edit- Algonquin Gas Transmission Spectra Energy Profile
- Pipeline Electronic Bulletin Board
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Operator Report and Incidents Report
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