The Empire State Pipeline, a 157-mile natural gas transmission pipeline running from an interconnection with TransCanada Pipeline near Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY, began operation in 1993. It provides natural gas transportation to major industrial companies, utilities and power producers in the western and central New York area. These utilities and power producers, in turn, supply over 1 million customers with energy. In addition, Empire transports natural gas to interstate pipelines in the same geographic area.

Empire State Pipeline has received approval to expand the pipeline’s route by 77 miles through the Empire Connector Project, which will run from near Rochester to Corning, NY. This new section will link the existing Buffalo-to-Syracuse Empire State Pipeline to the Millennium pipeline project. Please click here to be directed to the Empire Connector Project web site.

FAST FACTS ABOUT THE EMPIRE STATE PIPELINE

Route
The pipeline begins at an interconnection with TransCanada Pipeline at the U.S. / Canadian border at the Chippawa Channel of the Niagara River. It runs eastward, passing Buffalo, and Rochester, and terminates just northwest of Syracuse, NY.

Click here for information on the proposed expansion project, the Empire Connector.

Pipeline Dimensions:
Length: 156.8 miles of 24" diameter pipeline
Capacity: In excess of 500 MMcf/d

Regulatory Oversight:
Empire's rates and services are regulated by the New York State Public Service Commission. We also provide certain interstate transportation services pursuant to the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Community Access:
Empire flows through the following communities:

In an Emergency
If you suspect a leak, please call 1-800-833-1843.