New York faces pressure to permit gas pipeline as Trump signals support

The Constitution Pipeline, rejected by New York in 2016 over water-quality concerns, faces renewed scrutiny as the incoming Trump administration signals backing for natural gas infrastructure projects.

First covered Oct 29, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

New York faces pressure to permit gas pipeline as Trump signals support — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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13d Inside Climate News As Trump Backs a Gas Pipeline, New York’s Climate Priorities Face a Test — Tanja Konwinski thought the Constitution pipeline was dead. When her husband bought 82 acres in Schoharie County, New York, in 2023, she knew Williams Cos.

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energy.gov Energy Department Advances Constitution Pipeline Project with $42 Million in Defense Production Act Funding

More coverage from around the web

bloomberg.com Trump-Backed Constitution Gas Pipeline to New York Struggles for Customers - Bloomberg

energy.gov FACT SHEET: The Energy Department is Advancing the Constitution Pipeline to Strengthen National Security and Lower Energy Costs in the Northeast

wxxinews.org The Trump administration wants to revive the Constitution Pipeline. New York is fighting back

energy.gov Energy Department Advances Constitution Pipeline Project with $42 Million in Defense Production Act Funding

redstate.com Trump Revives Constitution Pipeline Blocked 12 Years by New York Democrats

Appeared in: 2026-10-29 (#10)

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