Restoring the right-of-way

Energy Transfer is committed to ensuring the long-term integrity of the region’s environment, and part of that commitment is to restore the land to as-is or better than it was before. We incorporated protection of sensitive resources throughout the planning and construction of the Mariner East pipeline system. During the initial conception of the Mariner East pipeline system, we selected a route that avoided or minimized the crossing of sensitive environmental resources.

Energy Transfer continues to work with federal, state and local officials, as well as environmental and conservation groups, to restore conservation easements and land in agricultural use.

With construction complete, we are committed to working closely with landowners to restore the right-of-way to its original state or better. This includes initial maintenance and repair work, as well as follow-up inspections of agricultural lands. Restoration plans and procedures are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) when issuing required permits.

Crews typically begin preliminary restoration within a week after construction is complete, weather permitting. As part of restoration, fences are replaced, vegetation is reseeded and any property impacted during construction is repaired. Inspectors are on-site to ensure appropriate steps are taken to meet all of the strict conditions of our DEP permits.