US Says Mountain Valley Pipe May Pose ‘Risk,’ Orders Testing (2)

US Says Mountain Valley Pipe May Pose ‘Risk,’ Orders Testing (2)

By Ari Natter, Bloomberg Law (Aug. 15, 2023)

“A federal agency has ordered the owner of the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline to undertake a series of safety inspections on the 300-mile project, arguing that segments of pipe left exposed or buried underground for years amid project delays could pose a safety risk. 

The review, issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, has the potential to result in cumbersome and expensive fixes for Equitrans Midstream Corp., which has already seen its project held up by legal challenges by environmental groups for years.”