​​​​​Minnesota Construction Projects​​

At CenterPoint Energy, safety is our main priority. To continue providing you with safe and reliable energy, we conduct natural gas infrastructure projects across our communities in Minnesota throughout the year.

 


Projects in your area​

View project site information, maps, detour routes and more about projects near you.​​

​​Why is construction necessary?​

  • New pipeline segments and system upgrades maintain the safety and reliability of CenterPoint's natural gas service. 

  • The new piping segments and upgrades are installed with the most current construction standards and requirements, and are designed to facilitate a cost-effective, ongoing inspection process required for all natural gas pipelines. 

What should I expect?​​​

  • You will see CenterPoint Energy and our contractors working on the infrastructure in your neighborhood. 

  • Construction time will vary depending on the scope of the project and various construction obstacles. 

Construction definitions:

  • Natural gas main: A distribution line that services as a common source of supply for at least one natural gas service line.

  • Natural gas service lines: A distribution line that transports gas from a main to the end user. Whether that be a single building, two adjacent or adjoining residential or small commercial customers, or multiple residential or small commercial customers serviced through a meter header or manifold. A service line ends at the outlet of the customer meter or at the connection to a customer’s piping.

  • Gas meters: An instrument for measuring, indicating and recording the volume of natural gas that is used by the customer. 

  • Sewer laterals: A sewer lateral is customer piping that connects the property’s sewer to the city’s sanitary sewer system or private septic system.

  • Restoration​: Construction activity that returns property to former condition, whether it is the road or yard, at the completion of a construction project or as weather permits. 

CenterPoint Energy understands that constructio​​n activity can be inconvenient to people living and working in the area. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete projects safely and in a reasonable time frame.​​​​​​​​​