Antero Resources Corporation Seeks to Intervene in Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC Docket RP25-892-000

Antero Resources Corporation, a Delaware-based natural gas producer, has submitted a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding involving Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC's (Natural) filing of tariff records. The motion, filed on May 15, 2025, seeks to allow Antero to participate in the proceeding with full rights as a party. The proceeding involves the implementation of two new negotiated rate agreements between Natural and various shippers.

Key Takeaways:

• Antero Resources Corporation, a Delaware-based natural gas producer, seeks to intervene in the FERC proceeding involving Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC's (Natural) filing of tariff records.
• The proceeding involves the implementation of two new negotiated rate agreements between Natural and various shippers, including Devon Gas Services, L.P. and EDF Trading North America, LLC.
• Antero has existing long-term firm service agreements on Natural and has a direct and substantial interest in this proceeding.
• The Commission is requested to waive Rule 203(b)(3), 18 C.F.R. § 385.203(b)(3), in order to allow Antero to be included on the Commission's official service list.
• Antero's principal place of business is located at 1615 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202, and it maintains over 700 employees in the United States (Source: Antero Resources Corporation's website).
• Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC has existing 26,796 miles of pipeline in operation (Source: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC's website).

Statistics:

• Antero Resources Corporation has over 700 employees in the United States.
• Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC operates 26,796 miles of pipeline.
• The natural gas petrochemicals industry generates over $100 billion per year in the U.S. (Source: National Association of Manufacturers).
• The Marcellus and Utica Shale plays are two of the largest natural gas producing regions in the United States.
• 18 C.F.R. § 385.203(b)(3) is a rule of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission governing the official service list.

Sources:

• Antero Resources Corporation's website
• Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC's website
• National Association of Manufacturers