Media statement - September 9, 2025

TC Energy connects reliable natural gas supply to Eastern Panhandle communities 

New pipeline to Morgan County, West Virginia expands natural gas access to power homes, drive business and fuel local prosperity in the Heart of America

TC Energy and its partner Mountaineer Gas Company celebrated a major milestone today with the successful in-service of the Eastern Panhandle Expansion Project pipeline to Morgan County, West Virginia. The celebration event brought together employees and political, business and community leaders to mark the achievement—the culmination of eight years of planning, development and construction to safely deliver new natural gas service to West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. 

Projects such as the Eastern Panhandle Expansion are crucial because energy is not just a sector of the economy, energy is the economy. Industries such as manufacturing depend on a reliable energy supply to grow and invest. 

"We're not just marking the completion of a natural gas pipeline—we’re celebrating the strengthening of America, one connection at a time," said TC Energy’s U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines President David Brast, speaking at the milestone event in Berkeley Springs, WV.

“We have been investing in this region for decades and the Eastern Panhandle Expansion Project is part of a system that is serving as the very foundation that is fueling new factories, growing the economy and supporting communities,” added Brast. 

“We’re witnessing a remarkable economic story taking shape across the country—a story being written in the Heart of America. Right here in West Virginia, we’re seeing an all-American renaissance thanks to abundant U.S. energy, and the hard-working employees and communities who make projects like this possible.”  

The Eastern Panhandle Expansion Project was developed in partnership with Mountaineer Gas Company and received support from federal and state officials throughout the development process. 

The new supply of natural gas will create an energy foundation for attracting new investments and opportunities to the region, and local families will have access to more affordable energy to heat their homes. The project also generated multiple community benefits including local employment opportunities and tax revenue for schools and public services. 

Additional Quotes 

“The Eastern Panhandle Expansion Project represents more than infrastructure—it’s an investment in our region’s economic future, environmental responsibility, and quality of life. Mountaineer Gas is proud to be the natural gas provider of the Eastern Panhandle region and providing safe, reliable service to our customers.” 

—David Lokant, President, Mountaineer Gas Company 

“West Virginia is going to continue to build up its infrastructure to drive economic growth and lift up the standard of living for our citizens. My administration is committed to leveraging our state’s natural resources and finding partners to invest in our state. I want to thank TC Energy, Mountaineer Gas, and everyone involved with this project for their commitment to helping us grow West Virginia.” 

— West Virginia Governor Patrick James Morrisey 

“The Eastern Panhandle Expansion project beginning service is great news for Morgan County and will provide natural gas to produce reliable energy for West Virginia homes and local businesses. Projects like this improve the lives of our residents and spur economic growth, but they have been subject to regulatory hurdles for too long that deny communities the benefits that energy infrastructure development can create. We need more energy in America, not less, and I will continue to work on efforts as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to cut the red tape that stalls projects in pursuit of American energy dominance. I’m thankful for TC Energy’s efforts to bring this project to completion and look forward to the impact this reliable energy will bring to our communities in the Eastern Panhandle.” 

— U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) 

“West Virginia has always been the energy state, and projects like the Eastern Panhandle Expansion show just how vital we are to America’s energy future. This project will create jobs, strengthen our economy, and deliver real benefits to our people. I’m proud to see this project completed, because it’s a big win for our state. West Virginia is at the forefront of American energy and will continue to play a key role in powering not only America, but the world.” 

—U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) 

By the numbers

• The 3.4-mile Eastern Panhandle Expansion project perfectly embodies our commitment to delivering energy solutions that drive local prosperity. This new 8-inch diameter pipeline begins at interconnections with two existing TC Energy pipelines in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It extends through Washington County, Maryland, to a point of delivery to our customer, Mountaineer Gas Company, in Morgan County, West Virginia. It will provide more than 47 million cubic feet per day of reliable natural gas to meet the energy needs of homes and businesses in Morgan County.
• This US$38 million project is part of TC Energy’s Columbia Gas Transmission system. The West Virginia operations date back to the 1930s, making it one of our longest-standing operational states.
• TC Energy has invested more than US$1.6 billion into our West Virginia assets since 2020.
• Our workforce in West Virginia is approximately 730 employees strong, deployed at company facilities including the current Charleston Headquarters on McCorkle Avenue, to be relocated to a new headquarters on Kanawha Boulevard in 2026.
• Today, the West Virginia system includes approximately 2,800 miles of pipeline, 38 compressor stations—more than any other state—and 1,562 meter stations.
• Beyond affordable, reliable energy, our West Virginia footprint translates directly into economic benefits for the state, including US$53.2 million in Property taxes, US$11.3 million in state income taxes and US$656,000 to communities and investments from our social impact program, Build Strong, in 2024.

Quick Facts about TC Energy in the U.S.

• TC Energy will invest more than $8.5 billion in American energy infrastructure projects over the next five years.
• Our U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines operate across 36 states, spanning nearly 31,000 miles. We delivered approximately 25 per cent (27 Bcf/d) of total U.S. natural gas demand in 2024.
• Across our U.S. footprint, TC Energy employs nearly 3,200 people. Our workforce is approximately double that across the continent.

About TC Energy

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs, moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

Our business is based on the connections we make. By partnering with communities, businesses and leaders across our extensive energy network, we unlock opportunity today and for generations to come.

TC Energy’s common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. To learn more, visit us at TCEnergy.com.

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