Proposed Kentucky-to-Tennessee gas pipeline aims to add redundancy for utilities
The City of Clarksville has approved an interlocal agreement that clears the way for a new natural gas pipeline connecting Cadiz, Kentucky, to the Tennessee state line, creating a second, redundant gas supply for the city. According to Clarksville Now, the Clarksville City Council unanimously approved the agreement last week, authorizing the Clarksville Gas & Water Department (CGW) to partner with the Pennyrile Regional Energy Agency on the project.
Under the agreement, PREA will construct a new pipeline from Cadiz to the Kentucky–Tennessee border, where CGW will build the infrastructure needed to connect the line to its existing system near Clarksville’s industrial park. The pipeline will provide access to two 30-inch interstate pipelines operated by ANR Pipeline Company, significantly improving supply reliability for municipal and industrial customers, as reported by Clarksville Now.
CGW General Manager Mark Riggins said the project addresses a long-standing need for supply redundancy, similar to the city’s ongoing investments in backup water and wastewater treatment capacity. He noted that the pipeline alignment and regional partnership make the project feasible in a way previous proposals were not, calling the opportunity unlikely to reappear for decades if not pursued now.
Pipeline sizing and final capacity will be determined based on projected demand from Clarksville and other PREA customers, including potential future expansion tied to industrial growth. Under the agreement, CGW’s financial obligations are tied directly to gas deliveries, meaning no payments would be required if the pipeline is not constructed or placed into service.
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