Williams Companies

Environmental advocacy groups are concerned about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision to forego an in-depth impact study for the proposed Transco natural gas pipeline expansion.

As the permitting process starts for Williams Companies' proposed pipeline expansion, elected officials are weighing in with their opinions.

A massive proposed expansion to the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline, which runs through parts of the Piedmont, has caught the attention of 14 North Carolina General Assembly members.

The natural gas giant, Williams Companies, has submitted a project application to build 24 miles of new pipeline through the Piedmont. The expansion would run through homes, businesses, schools and churches.

The pipeline expansion poses risks to the environment and public health. Concerned residents have until Tuesday, Dec. 3 to intervene in the application process.

A nonprofit is informing residents on the risks posed by a proposed pipeline project set to run through the Triad.