Nonprofits Oppose NESE Pipeline Amid Regulatory Approvals
Nonprofits continue to challenge the Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, which recently received state approvals. The coalition argues the project poses environmental risks and mainly benefits New York, while the NJTRC's upcoming decision remains uncertain.
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The Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline received state approvals in November 2025, but opposition from a coalition of nonprofits persists. The project, a 23.4-mile fracked natural gas pipeline, would run from Pennsylvania to New York City, with over 9 miles underwater.
Environmental groups, including Clean Ocean Action and the Natural Resources Defense Council, have expressed concerns about potential ecological and public health impacts. On March 25, 2026, community leaders urged New Jersey's Tidelands Resource Council to deny construction permits, highlighting the pipeline's perceived benefits primarily for New York.
As the NJTRC postponed its April 1 vote, the fate of the project remains uncertain, with ongoing lawsuits from several nonprofits challenging the NJDEP's approvals. If the pipeline is greenlit, it is expected to commence operations by late 2027.
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