Overview
Columbia Gas Transmission’s (TCO) Virginia Reliability Project (VRP) is an expansion and reliability project that would replace two existing segments of the TCO pipeline system to continue reliable and abundant natural gas supply. TCO has been providing energy to the Hampton Roads region for more than 70 years, and as demand for natural gas rises across the region, these important updates will improve natural gas reliability and help meet the current and future needs of the Hampton Roads region.
48 miles
The project involves replacing approximately 48 miles of 1950’s vintage 12-inch diameter pipeline with 24-inch diameter pipeline with state-of-the-art steel pipe, along with cutting-edge technology that will help enhance the reliability, safety and energy efficiency along the TCO system.
Driving Economic Growth
Enhancing the system to meet existing and growing needs will create significant positive economic impacts across the region to offset the more than $4 billion lost in economic growth over the last five years due to a shortage of available natural gas supply.
Construction
We’re excited to announce the commencement of the Virginia Reliability Project. Site preparations along the project route have started with construction beginning in August and completion targeted for 2025. We remain committed to our planned in-service date of November 1, 2025.
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We invite you to visit the virtual open house to learn all about this critical project, view the interactive map, and submit feedback or questions.
Latest news and events
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TC Energy statement on FERC’S approval of its Virginia Reliability Project
Washington, D.C. – TC Energy released the following statement after the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved, with bipartisan support, the Virginia Reliability Project.
VRP receives favorable environmental impact statement from FERC
On Sept. 15, TC Energy and Columbia Gas Transmission’s Virginia Reliability Project (VRP) received a favorable environmental impact statement (EIS) by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC’s findings also reflected the work of federal and state experts under the National Environmental Policy Act.
TC Energy Launches Supplier Registration Portal for Virginia Reliability Project
Today it was announced we are seeking applications for local businesses to become contractors on Columbia Gas Transmission’s (TCO) Virginia Reliability Project (VRP).
