PSE&G to modernize gas pipelines, reducing emissions by 54,000 metric tonnes with $902 million investment.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has granted its approval for a settlement that paves the way for PSE&G to modernise its aging natural gas pipelines from 2024 to 2025. The modernisation endeavour will result in a reduction of approximately 54,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by replacing a minimum of 400 miles of antiquated pipes with new alternatives. The state’s largest utility anticipates investing $902m over the span of two years and has successfully replaced nearly 1,800 miles of cast iron and unprotected steel mains in recent years. The second phase of the Gas System Modernization Program (GSMP) concluded earlier this year, leading to a commendable reduction of Approximately 22% in PSE &G’’�s gas system methane emissions compared to 2018 levels. These initiatives have yielded substantial environmental benefits, notably a reduction in methane emissions from 2011 to 2022, equivalent to the environmental impact of taking 65,000 cars off the road. If approved, the work encompassed by the third phase is expected to commence in January 2026.