National Grid is proposing a natural gas Energy Transfer Station (ETS) in the Town of Brunswick, located between Menemsha Road and Spring Avenue. This facility is a critical infrastructure project designed to enhance the reliability of the natural gas system throughout the Capital Region. Its primary purpose is to provide a supplemental gas supply during periods of extreme cold, thereby maintaining required system pressure and preventing service interruptions for thousands of customers in the area.

The Brunswick ETS will facilitate the transfer of natural gas, delivered by truck, directly into the existing pipeline network. The facility will include 26 truck bays, providing the capacity needed to augment the gas supply during peak demand events. The station operations will vary depending on heating demand.

• April through November: The station will be largely inactive beyond routine inspections and maintenance work. No natural gas will be stored on-site and there will be negligible staffing and vehicle traffic.
  
  
• December through March: The facility will be maintained in a standby state in preparation for winter demand. During this period, on-site activity will be minimal, involving limited personnel, traffic, and lighting.
  
  
• Activation during Peak Demand: In the event of an extreme cold weather event, the station will be temporarily activated. This will involve an increase in traffic and lighting to support operations. Once the event has passed and the system stabilizes, the facility will return to its standby mode.
  
  

Why are we doing this? 

• The Brunswick ETS is a critical infrastructure project designed to ensure system reliability during extreme cold weather events, specifically when the average temperature drops to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. In these conditions, the facility is essential for maintaining the required minimum pressure within the natural gas system to prevent service disruptions for our customers.
  
  
• Without the supplemental capacity provided by the Brunswick ETS, approximately 27,000 homes and businesses in the Capital Region could be at risk of experiencing an interruption of their heating service during the coldest days of the year.