Energy company Kinder Morgan is planning a 470-mile methane gas pipeline through several Upper Cumberland counties on its way to Alabama.
Southern Natural Gas officials said the pipeline is expected to transport an initial 2.6 billion cubic feet of methane gas daily with a target in-service date of late 2030. Officials said the route originates in Sumner County and cuts southward through Macon, Trousdale, Smith, DeKalb, Cannon and Warren counties.
The project is valued at some $7.6 billion.
Officials from Kinder Morgan subsidiary Southern Natural Gas said the company will utilize 24/7 centralized monitoring and regular right-of-way inspections. Officials said the project also includes internal integrity testing and advanced corrosion protection systems.
Landowner notices are currently proceeding as the company moves forward with the project.
More than 7,000 jobs could be created in 2028 when the pipeline launches construction.
