Antero Resources Corporation Seeks to Intervene in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Proceeding

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The Antero Resources Corporation has submitted a motion to intervene in a proceeding before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) involving the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC's (Natural) filing of new negotiated rate agreements. The motion highlights Antero's direct and substantial interest in the proceeding, as it has existing long-term firm service agreements on Natural and will be affected by the Commission's actions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Antero Resources Corporation is a natural gas producer in the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays with existing long-term firm service agreements on Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
  • The company seeks to intervene in the FERC proceeding to participate with full rights as a party to implement new negotiated rate agreements between Natural and various shippers.
  • Antero requests the Commission to waive Rule 203(b)(3) to include all designated representatives on the Commission's official service list.
  • The company is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal place of business at 1615 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202.
  • Antero maintains that the Commission's actions will directly affect the company's ability to transport its production to market.

Statistics:

  • Antero has existing long-term firm service agreements with Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
  • The company produces natural gas in the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays.
  • The FERC proceeding involves the implementation of new negotiated rate agreements between Natural and various shippers.
  • The Commission requests an effective date of June 1, 2025, for the new agreements.
  • The motion to intervene was submitted on June 6, 2025.

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION ) Natural Gas Pipeline ) Company of America LLC ) Docket No. RP25-910-000 ) MOTION TO INTERVENE OF ANTERO RESOURCES CORPORATION
  • 18 C.F.R. SSSS 385.212 & 385.214 (2024)
  • Jones Day (representation firm)