Navigating Pipeline Challenges: Lessons From MVP and Beyond
The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) is in service, which seems miraculous given the myriad of issues it has encountered along the way. Therefore, its completion offers valuable lessons for any future linear infrastructure project and insights from its permitting process can inform regulatory reform efforts and foster responsible development practices. When compared to other projects that have faced permitting hurdles, the need for further reform is obvious, most notably regarding litigation time limits. These lessons should guide broader discussions on energy policy and infrastructure planning as they impact all forms of energy generation and transportation.