Kinder Morgan Planned 150-Mile Tennessee Gas Pipeline
The energy project will affect 760 landowners and require permanent land easements for new infrastructure.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Utilities
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Kinder Morgan has announced plans for the Southeast Connector Project, a 150-mile natural gas pipeline traversing Tennessee to support regional economic development. The infrastructure expansion will impact 760 property owners and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2030.
Why it matters
The project aims to eliminate natural gas deserts southeast of I-65, which could provide necessary utility capacity for commercial growth and development in affected counties. For landowners and local businesses, the initiative requires navigating easement negotiations and long-term land use agreements.
Kinder Morgan intends to secure 50-foot permanent easements for the 150-mile project, which currently includes 127 impacted landowners in Sumner County out of 760 statewide. The company, which currently contributes $8 million in annual tax revenue to Tennessee, will pay $500 for initial surveys.
The players
Kinder Morgan
A Houston-based energy infrastructure company that operates the largest network of natural gas pipelines in the U.S.
The details
The pipeline will utilize 48-inch pipes buried three feet underground, with construction organized into 20- to 40-foot spreads completed concurrently. The project includes the construction of three compressor stations, including one site in Sumner County. To mitigate operational impact on agriculture, the company has established a policy to compensate landowners for verified crop yield losses if restoration is not finished by harvest season.
Timeline
Letters of introduction will be sent to landowners in the next few weeks.
Real estate easement negotiations are scheduled to begin in 2027.
Construction is expected to start by the end of 2028.
The pipeline is projected to enter service by the end of 2030.
Market Landscape
This project follows the industry standard for interstate infrastructure expansion governed by the Natural Gas Act certificate process. It represents a significant commitment by Kinder Morgan to increase its capacity in a region where it already moves a portion of the 40% of U.S. gas that flows through its systems.
Landowners and commercial property holders should prepare for easement negotiations beginning in 2027. Operators in Sumner County should monitor the compressor station siting to assess potential impact on local utility availability and nearby land values.
The takeaway
The Southeast Connector Project marks a major infrastructure investment aimed at regional capacity expansion through 2030. Operators should track the 2027 start date for easement negotiations to manage potential property or operational disruptions effectively.
What happens next
Landowners in the project path should anticipate receiving letters of introduction within the next few weeks as initial outreach begins.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Main Street Media of Tennessee -.
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