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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

American Gas Association Seeks Intervention in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case

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The American Gas Association (AGA), a leading advocate for natural gas utility companies and their customers, has submitted a motion to intervene in a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) case. The case involves the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project, a proposed pipeline project that would increase natural gas supplies to the northeastern United States. AGA, which represents over 200 local energy companies that deliver clean natural gas throughout the US, believes it has a direct and substantial interest in the project due to its impact on interstate natural gas transportation and storage services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Gas Association (AGA) is seeking to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) case regarding the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project.
  • AGA represents over 200 local energy companies that deliver clean natural gas throughout the US, serving more than 74 million customers.
  • The project would increase natural gas supplies to the northeastern United States, impacting interstate natural gas transportation and storage services.
  • AGA aims to ensure that the interstate natural gas transportation network provides adequate, secure, and reliable service.
  • AGA has an interest in this proceeding and requests that the Commission grant its intervention.
  • AGA's goals include advocating for natural gas utility companies and their customers, providing a broad range of programs and services for member natural gas pipelines, marketers, gatherers, international natural gas companies, and industry associates.

Statistics:

  • AGA has been advocating for natural gas utility companies and their customers since its founding in 1918.
  • More than 79 million residential, commercial, and industrial natural gas customers in the US rely on AGA member companies.
  • Today, natural gas meets more than one-third of the United States' energy needs.
  • AGA members take service from virtually every interstate natural gas pipeline regulated by the Commission under the Natural Gas Act.

Sources:

  • American Gas Association. (2025, June 24). Motion to Intervene of the American Gas Association under CP17-101-007, et. al.
  • 18 C.F.R. ASS 385.214.

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