Appalachia to Market III Project
The proposed Appalachia to Market III Project is designed to provide additional natural gas supply in Pennsylvania and the broader region to meet growing demand from utilities and industrial users for affordable, reliable, domestic energy.
The Project proposes an expansion of the existing Texas Eastern Transmission (Texas Eastern) system by replacing approximately 2 miles of 24-inch diameter pipeline with 36-inch diameter pipeline, retire and remove an existing receiver site, construct a new receiver site, and make modifications at the Bedford Compressor Station.
The facilities required for the Project are generally located within and adjacent to Texas Eastern’s existing right-of-way and at an existing compressor station owned and operated by Texas Eastern.
Texas Eastern filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and has received the necessary FERC authorizations to construct the Appalachia to Market III Project. Construction is anticipated to begin in March 2027, and the Project facilities are anticipated to be placed into service by August 2027.
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Project Overview:
- Project type: Expansion
- Capacity expansion: Up to 32,000 dekatherms/day
- Status: FERC certificate
- In-service target date: August 2027
- Ownership: Enbridge Inc. (100%)
Project Information:
Project Updates
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
On Feb. 25, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct and operate the Appalachia to Market III Project. This approval authorizes Texas Eastern, subject to certain conditions, to commence construction of the facilities in March 2027 and to place the project in service in August 2027.
A copy of the Order can be found on the FERC docket by clicking here.
Issuance of Environmental Assessment
On November 14, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Appalachia to Market III Project.
Overall, FERC staff concluded that approval of the Project would not significantly affect the environment, and with recommended mitigation measures, is the preferred alternative to meet the Project objectives.
A full copy of the EA can be found on the FERC docket by clicking here.
Notice of Application
On May 15, 2025, Texas Eastern filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the proposed Appalachia to Market III Project and was subsequently assigned FERC docket number CP25-491-000
Notice of the Application was mailed to affected landowners and local, state, and federal governments and agencies involved in the Project. A copy of the publicly available portions of the Application and supporting documents are on file at:
- Trone Memorial Library, 105 Locust Street East, Berlin, PA 17316, tel.: 717-259-9000
- Dover Area Community Library, 3700-3 Davidsburg Road, Dover, PA 17315, tel.: 717-292-6814
- Bedford County Library, 240 S Wood Street, Bedford, PA 15522, tel.: 814623-5010
A copy of the application can be found on the FERC docket by clicking here.
Our neighbors and anyone interested can call Texas Eastern’s toll-free hotline at (855) 355-6736.
We are committed to meaningfully engaging with the communities where we live and work, and welcome any questions or comments.
