Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC Files Formal Application Requesting FERC Authorization to Construct MVP Boost

Executive Summary

• Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC filed a formal application with FERC to construct the “MVP Boost” expansion, increasing pipeline capacity from 500 MDth/d to 600 MDth/d.
• The additional 600 MDth/d is fully subscribed by investment‑grade utility customers in the Southeast, indicating strong demand for natural gas transport.
• Construction is slated to begin in winter 2026‑2027 with an in‑service target of mid‑2028; the project is expected to generate $450 M in construction spending and create 200 jobs across Virginia and West Virginia.

Key Details

• Capacity Increase: Upsized from 500 MDth/d (open season) to 600 MDth/d, fully subscribed by utility shippers (>1 Bcf/d interest).
• Total Transport Capability Post‑Boost: Up to 2.6 Bcf/d on the MVP Mainline system.
• Project Scope:
• New compressor station in Montgomery County, Virginia (land owned by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC).
• Additional compression at three existing stations in West Virginia.
• Joint Venture Partners: EQT Corp., NextEra Energy, Inc., Consolidated Edison, Inc., AltaGas Ltd., and RGC Resources, Inc.; EQT holds the operating interest.
• Regulatory Timeline: Application filed Oct 23 2025; construction contingent on FERC approval; start winter 2026‑27; in‑service mid‑2028.
• Economic Impact (FTI Consulting):
• $450 M spending on equipment, materials, services, labor.
• $127 M federal, state and local tax revenue during construction.
• $149 M annual tax revenue during operation.
• 140 jobs in West Virginia and 60 jobs in Virginia during construction.
• Environmental Measures: Utilizes existing MVP Mainline right‑of‑way; new compressors equipped with emissions‑reduction technology and powered partially by transported gas to limit additional electric infrastructure.
• Quotes:
• “The proposed MVP Boost project is an efficient, high‑value expansion that will amplify the benefits of this critical energy infrastructure system…” – Toby Z. Rice, President & CEO, EQT.

Notable Quotes

• “The Mountain Valley Pipeline is a proven, world‑class asset… The proposed MVP Boost project is an efficient, high‑value expansion that will amplify the benefits of this critical energy infrastructure system to our nation’s economy and national security.” – Toby Z. Rice, President & CEO, EQT.