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Antero Resources Corporation Files Motion to Intervene in FERC Gas Tariff Proceeding

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Antero Resources Corporation, a natural gas producer in the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays, has submitted a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding Docket No. RP25-1117-000. The company seeks to participate in the proceeding with full rights as a party, citing a direct and substantial interest in the matter. Antero is responding to Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's filing of tariff records to improve system reliability and reduce shipper incentives to create large imbalances on the Tennessee system.

Key Takeaways:

  • Antero Resources Corporation, a natural gas producer, has submitted a motion to intervene in FERC Docket No. RP25-1117-000.
  • The company seeks to participate in the proceeding with full rights as a party, citing a direct and substantial interest in the matter.
  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company has filed tariff records to improve system reliability and reduce shipper incentives to create large imbalances on the Tennessee system.
  • The proposed tariff changes are designed to align Tennessee's practices with Commission policy and enhance system reliability for all shippers.
  • Antero has existing long-term firm service agreements on Tennessee and will be directly affected by the Commission's actions in this proceeding.
  • The company has requested that the Commission grant this motion to intervene and permit Antero to participate in this proceeding with full rights as a party thereto.
  • The proceeding involves the implementation of changes to improve system reliability by reducing shipper incentives to create large imbalances on the Tennessee system.
  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company has proposed tariff changes to improve the effectiveness of their daily imbalance charges mechanism.
  • The proposed changes include expanding the number of operational regions Tennessee uses to determine these charges.
  • The company has also proposed modifying pricing calculations for cashout imbalances to reduce incentives to create large month-end imbalances.
  • Tennessee has requested an effective date of October 1, 2025, for the proposed tariff changes.

Statistics:

  • The proceeding involves FERC Docket No. RP25-1117-000.
  • Antero Resources Corporation is a natural gas producer in the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays.
  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company has filed tariff records to improve system reliability and reduce shipper incentives to create large imbalances on the Tennessee system.
  • The proposed tariff changes are designed to align Tennessee's practices with Commission policy and enhance system reliability for all shippers.
  • Tennessee has requested an effective date of October 1, 2025, for the proposed tariff changes.

Sources:

  • Motion to Intervene of Antero Resources Corporation, submitted to FERC Docket No. RP25-1117-000 on September 10, 2025.
  • Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's filing of tariff records to improve system reliability and reduce shipper incentives to create large imbalances on the Tennessee system.
  • FERC Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 C.F.R. SSSS 385.212 & 385.214 (2024).
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