In the last month, Spectra Energy Partners LP has moved forward in the federal processes for two different projects on the Algonquin Gas Transmission line. Spectra intends to modify its natural gas pipeline in four states, including New York and Connecticut. It plans to replace sections of the pipeline with larger diameter pipes, replace meter stations used to monitor the gas, add compressors to help transport gas along the route and make changes to various meter stations. On March 3, roughly one year after applying for a certificate to proceed in construction, the Algonquin Incremental Market Project was given the go-ahead by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the $971.6 million project. The 66-page document approved about 37.4 miles of pipeline modification. The biggest chunk will replace 20.1 miles of 26-inch-diameter pipeline with 42-inch-diameter pipeline in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties and Fairfield County in Connecticut. In addition, Spectra will add compressor units at six stations in New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island, including modifying station piping at the Stony Point Compressor Station in Rockland County and at the Southeast Compressor Station in Putnam County. Connecticut will also add new meter stations and replace one in New London County. A few weeks earlier, on Feb. 20, FERC approved a pre-filing review of Spectra
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