Early collaboration and an integrated team deeply involved in the project from strategy to planning and execution has facilitated an expedited schedule for permitting, contractor selection and construction packaging. With a range of experienced professionals working on one team to drive project success, we maintained effective communication and kept a pulse on all aspects of the project. This led to our ability to design and plan this large-scale project on an accelerated timeline.

The Cheyenne Connector project, in the largest pipeline in Colorado, had to overcome geographic and stakeholder challenges. The pipeline design needed to accommodate obstacles including the South Platte River, which required 18 horizontal directional drills, three actuated mail line valves (MLVs) and multiple auger bore crossings. Projects of this scale have a broad impact on a wide range of stakeholders, from area residents to leaders of local businesses and communities. Our team supported the project’s stakeholder management, working to instill transparency and thoroughness in the pipeline design and construction.

Throughout construction, Tallgrass Energy and its various contractors were able work in close partnership with our engineering and design professionals, keeping the project moving seamlessly. Despite project complexities, the Cheyenne Connector was completed on an accelerated schedule and is an avenue for natural gas producers to reach new markets.