PennEast natural gas line from Pennsylvania to New Jersey has federal power to seize NJ-owned land, said justices, despite Justice Amy Coney Barrett-led dissent; project still lacks key approvals but industry welcomes ruling
In oral arguments April 28, justices showed potential to favor developer and state in 'taking' NJ-owned land for 116- mile gas line; court will rule by July.
In April 7 court filing, states and five U.S. public sector groups support NJ challenge to PennEast pipeline state land taking, despite FERC project OK and Justice Dept. stance on sovereign immunity. High court will key oral arguments April 28.
On March 24, after years of delays and an earlier rejection by the Obama administration, the Trump administration approved TransCanada’s application to build the 1,200-mile cross-border Keystone pipeline.
