The project will expand Texas Eastern's existing pipeline system to deliver additional Appalachian and Marcellus Shale natural gas supplies to various premium United States markets, including the northeast.

The Texas Eastern Appalachia to Market (TEAM) project involves installing additional pipeline and compression on Texas Eastern's mainline system in Pennsylvania. When completed in the fourth quarter of 2012, the expansion will provide additional capacity of up to 200 MMcf/d.

Spectra Energy currently has signed binding agreements with Range Resources and Chesapeake Utilities for this firm transportation capacity.

“The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decision is an important milestone in this project, allowing us to commence construction,” said Spectra Energy Transmission General Manager Bob Riga. “TEAM 2012 will further position Spectra Energy as a leading choice for natural gas producers in the emerging Marcellus Shale and Appalachian regions, giving them flexible transportation options for bringing their supplies to market.”

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The company is also planning to install a pipeline interconnection from its facilities to the Columbia gas transmission facilities near Marietta, Pennsylvania.