Mountain Valley Pipeline files for FERC approval to expand system through MVP Boost project

Mountain Valley Pipeline has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking approval to build the proposed MVP Boost project, a capacity expansion of the existing Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) Mainline. The project will add new compression at three existing stations in West Virginia and construct a new compressor station in Montgomery County, Virginia, increasing total system capacity by 600 thousand dekatherms per day (MDth/d).

The upsized capacity—expanded from the 500 MDth/d originally envisioned in the project’s open season—is fully subscribed under long-term agreements with investment-grade utilities in North Carolina and Virginia. The expansion underscores strong demand for reliable, low-cost natural gas to serve residential, industrial, and power generation customers across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

Pending regulatory approval, construction is expected to begin in the winter of 2026–2027, with an in-service target of mid-2028. MVP Boost will rely heavily on the existing MVP Mainline footprint, minimizing environmental impacts by using previously approved workspaces. The new Virginia compressor station will be built on company-owned land adjacent to the MVP right-of-way.

Toby Z. Rice, president and CEO of EQT Corp., said the expansion represents a cost-effective way to strengthen domestic energy reliability.

“The Mountain Valley Pipeline is a proven, world-class asset that provides American families and businesses with greater access to low-cost, reliable, and clean energy,” Rice said. “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.”

Mountain Valley Pipeline, a joint venture of affiliates of EQT Corp., NextEra Energy, Consolidated Edison, AltaGas, and RGC Resources, began operations in June 2024. The 303-mile pipeline transports natural gas from West Virginia to southern Virginia and achieved full operational capacity of 2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) earlier this year. Once completed, MVP Boost will lift that total to approximately 2.6 Bcf/d.

According to an economic analysis by FTI Consulting, the MVP Boost project will generate $450 million in equipment, materials, and labor spending, $127 million in tax revenue during construction, and $149 million annually once in operation. It is also expected to create about 200 construction jobs across West Virginia and Virginia.

All proposed compression additions will feature high-efficiency, low-emission technologies and will be powered by a portion of the gas transported through the MVP system, reducing the need for additional electrical infrastructure.

Mountain Valley Pipeline said it remains committed to safety, sustainability, and community engagement as the project moves through the regulatory review process.