Responding to growing demand for natural gas across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC on Oct. 23 filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking authorization to construct the MVP Boost project — an expansion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) Mainline system.
The MVP Boost project, anchored by Pittsburgh-based EQT Corp. — America’s largest natural gas producer — underscores Pennsylvania’s central role in providing the reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy that powers homes and industries across the region, according to the application.
“The Mountain Valley Pipeline is a proven, world-class asset that has provided American families and businesses with greater access to the low-cost, reliable, and clean energy needed to power modern life,” said Toby Rice, president and CEO of EQT. “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.”
As designed, MVP Boost will add compression at three existing compressor stations in West Virginia and build a new station in Virginia. The additional capacity will help meet demand from utilities and industrial customers in the Mid-Atlantic, including Pennsylvania’s neighboring states.
Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC — a joint venture between affiliates of EQT Corp., NextEra Energy Inc., Consolidated Edison Inc., AltaGas Ltd., and RGC Resources Inc. — will construct and own the project, while EQT, as operator of the MVP Mainline, will also operate the MVP Boost facilities.
Pending FERC approval, construction is expected to begin in winter 2026–2027, with the project entering service by mid-2028.
The MVP Mainline, a 303-mile interstate transmission pipeline, began full operations in January, transporting natural gas from Wetzel County, W.Va., to Pittsylvania County, Va.
The system was recognized in a joint report by FERC and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation for its role in preventing energy shortages during extreme winter demand periods.
An FTI Consulting analysis estimates the MVP Boost project will deliver significant benefits to communities across the region, including: $450 million in spending on materials, services, and labor; $127 million in federal, state, and local tax revenues during construction; $149 million in new annual tax revenues during operation; and 200 total construction jobs across West Virginia and Virginia.
All new compression facilities will feature state-of-the-art emissions reduction technologies, powered by a small portion of the natural gas transported through the system — minimizing the need for additional electric infrastructure and reducing environmental impact.