Florida PSC approves three projects proposed by Peninsula Pipeline Company
Peninsula Pipeline Company (PPC), a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities, received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for three projects that expand natural gas infrastructure in Florida.
The projects, located in Brevard, Indian River and Miami-Dade counties, will bring renewable natural gas produced from local landfills into the Florida City Gas (FCG) natural gas distribution system.
These projects, which will increase natural gas supply to serve FCG customers, represent a combined capital investment of $46 million. The three projects are estimated to be completed in the first half of 2025.
“These renewable natural gas infrastructure projects further demonstrate Chesapeake Utilities’ commitment to both growth and sustainability. These projects use methane that would otherwise escape into the environment and allow this renewable, locally sourced gas to be transported into our system for the beneficial use of our customers,” Kevin Webber, senior vice president and chief development officer, said. “They highlight our ability to meet customer demand by leveraging our transmission and distribution systems to safely and reliably deliver renewable natural gas into growing markets.”
The project in Brevard County will reinforce FCG’s system with a new alternative gas source, bringing an extra 3,200 Dth/day into the FCG distribution system. Additionally, the project will consist of approximately five miles of new transmission infrastructure with a total capital spend of approximately $6 million.
The Indian River County project will interconnect three existing transmission systems. The new facilities will result in 3,200 Dth/day of additional supply into the FCG distribution system. It will consist of approximately 14 miles of new transmission infrastructure, a district regulator station, a tie-in with FCG’s distribution system, and an interconnect with existing PPC facilities. The total capital spend of the Indian River County project will be approximately $18 million.
The Miami-Dade County project will bring an additional 6,700 Dth/day of capacity to the area via approximately eight miles of new transmission infrastructure. It will also feature a new district regulator station that is tied in with FCG’s distribution system. The total capital spend of the project will be approximately $22 million.
