PSC approves new line to Morgantown from Hope Gas - West Virginia MetroNews

PSC approves new line to Morgantown from Hope Gas - WV MetroNews

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission has approved a request from Hope Gas to construct a new and uprated pipeline in Morgantown.

According to a release from the PSC, on September 22, Hope filed an application “for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct new and uprated pipeline facilities adjacent to existing pipeline infrastructure for the purpose of enhancing reliability of service by delivering additional gas supply to Morgantown.”

On December 4, testimony was given by Karen Macon of the PSC and Jefferson Brady from the DEP, who both recommended that the Commission approve of the project.

Then on December 6, Hope filed a motion to cancel the evidentiary hearing that was scheduled for later this month. The Commission said it will cancel the evidentiary hearing.

Additionally, the Commission did not receive any letters of protest or public comments speaking against the project. A public hearing was held Thursday in Charleston, but no one attended or signed up to speak.