‘Zombie pipeline’ lands final OK, sparking alarm among environmentalists

Critics call the proposed Northeast Supply Expansion project a 'zombie pipeline' because it has forged ahead despite past permit denials.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 1,045

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A state environmental panel on Wednesday approved the final license an energy developer needs to build a controversial $1 billion underwater natural gas pipeline project between New Jersey and New York, over the objections of dozens of environmentalists, public health experts, elected officials, residents, boaters, fishing enthusiasts, and others.

Critics have dubbed energy developer Williams’ proposed 37-mile Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline the “zombie pipeline” because previous permit denials in 2018, 2019, and 2020 …

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