Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) Boost

Introduction

On October 23, 2025, Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (MVP) filed an Abbreviated Application with FERC requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the planned MVP Boost Project. More information may be found in FERC Docket No. CP26-14-000 in FERC’s eLibrary. Please note that the Commission has not issued a decision on the project.

MVP Boost is a planned expansion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline Mainline system, which began service in June 2024. The proposed project would increase system capacity primarily by adding compression at existing facilities and constructing one new compressor station. 

FERC staff will prepare an environmental document that will discuss the environmental impacts of the MVP Boost involving construction and operation of facilities by MVP. The Commission will use this environmental document in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity.

MVP Boost Project Route and Description 

As planned, the MVP Boost would include:

• Additional compression equipment at each of the existing MVP Mainline compressor stations in Wetzel County, WV, Braxton County, WV, and Fayette County, WV.
• A new compressor station, the Proposed Swann Compressor Station, on MVP-owned property next to the existing MVP Mainline in Montgomery County, VA.

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You are also encouraged to contact OPP staff to learn more about the Project and participation at FERC by email at [email protected] or phone at 202-502-6595. All media inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

Resources

Guides on Public Participation 

• Step-by-step guide on how to file a comment 
• Step-by-step guide on how to intervene 

Educational Videos 

• Learn to eFile, eComment, and eSubscribe 
• How to File an Intervention Using FERC’s Online System 
• Filing Comments Workshop and Demonstration
• Submitting Powerful Comments Workshop

Tips on Public Participation 

• How to Submit Effective Comments 
• Powerful Comments 
• Filing an Intervention

Informational Handouts 

• About FERC 
• About OPP 
• Natural Gas Pre-filing Open Houses: Public Participation and What to Expect
• Natural Gas Scoping Sessions: Public Participation and What to Expect

Project Background

December 2025: MVP sponsored and hosted a series of Open Houses in the potentially affected areas.

November 19, 2025: FERC issues a Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed MVP Boost Project.

November 5, 2025: FERC files a Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline for MVP Boost

October 23, 2025: Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC submits Abbreviated Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct the MVP Boost Project.

Office of Public Participation’s Outreach Corner

The Office of Public Participation (OPP) is authorized to support public participation in FERC proceedings pursuant to Section 319 of the Federal Power Act. OPP coordinates with and provides assistance to members of the public as to participation in, and understanding of, FERC proceedings. OPP provides outreach to community groups, community members, landowners and other interested parties potentially impacted by infrastructure projects. 

• In December 2025 OPP staff attended an Open House, sponsored by MVP, in a potentially affected area.

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