The funding, announced under the Defense Production Act, targets permitting and pre-construction on the 125-mile Constitution Pipeline to carry natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York and nearby markets.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said it counters high energy prices by boosting supply, while Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called it vital missing infrastructure blocked by past state decisions.
Officials expect construction to possibly start next spring, aiming for service by winter 2028 to cut heating costs, reduce blackout risks, and strengthen national security—though more approvals are needed.
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