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Virginia Reliability Project

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. 

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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.

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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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TC Energy Virginia Reliability Project Map: Construction traffic route.

Construction updates

Please note that due to the complexity of construction this schedule may be subject to change.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

Engaging with our neighbors and the communities we serve is a core part of our mission. Our work on VPR is no exception. That’s why we’re so pleased that a number of people who live in the region have spoken out in support of the project and we have shared some of what we’re hearing about VRP on our Community Voices page.

Doing Business With Us

We place great importance on building and maintaining relationships with the contractor, supplier and vendor community.

Visit our Contractors, Suppliers and Vendors page to learn more about working with us and registering your business.

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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.

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Nov 17 2023

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.

Oct 12 2023

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.

Apr 27 2023

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).

How are we regulated?

The Virginia Reliability Project is governed according to regulations outlined by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Local 1-202-502-6088
Toll-Free 1-866-208-3372

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