Top Trump officials broke ground on a contentious $1B East Coast gas pipeline. (NYT)
The underwater Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline will run around 23 miles, delivering gas from PA to National Grid’s 2M customers in NYC and Long Island. Completion is targeted for late 2027.
The politics: NY officials have rejected the pipeline 3x due to environmental concerns. But it resurfaced shortly after NY Gov. Kathy Hochul persuaded Trump to spare a NY offshore wind project…she denies a deal.
What’s next: A coalition led by Earthjustice has sued to block it. And developer Williams Companies is already pitching a second pipeline (not yet approved) to carry PA gas through upstate NY to New England.Â