The White House contends in exchange for the Trump administration lifting its freeze on a New York offshore wind farm, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul agreed to allow construction of two natural gas pipelines in her state.
The governor’s office says not true and that the only way such pipelines will be approved is if they comply with federal an state guidelines. It’s a story we’re following because Tulsa-based Williams Cos. as twice denied applications to build gas lines in New York.
No deal on any natural gas pipeline was reached,” stated hochul spokesperson Paul DeMichelle, reported E&E News. But the White House had a different explanation later in the day and said there had been a deal for the two gas lines.
