Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Algonquin Gas Transmission Rate Agreements

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order, allowing Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC to implement negotiated rate agreements with various customers, effective May 1, 2025. The decision was made after a public notice period, during which no protests or adverse comments were filed. This development is significant for the natural gas industry, as it paves the way for the implementation of rate agreements between Algonquin Gas Transmission and its customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted waiver of the 30-day notice requirement for Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC's tariff records, which reflect negotiated rate agreements with various customers.
  • The tariff records are accepted, effective May 1, 2025, as requested by Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
  • Pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's regulations, notices of intervention, timely-filed motions to intervene, and unopposed motions to intervene out-of-time filed before the issuance date of this order are granted.
  • The order does not constitute approval of the referenced filing or of any rate, charge, classification, or any rule, regulation, or practice affecting such rate or service contained in the applicant's tariff.
  • The acceptance of the tariff records is without prejudice to any findings or orders which have been or may hereafter be made by the Commission in any proceeding now pending or hereafter instituted by or against the applicant.

Statistics:

  • 7 negotiated rate agreements have been accepted, effective May 1, 2025, involving various customers of Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
  • The agreements include contracts with NRG Business Marketing, Engie Power & Gas, Emera Energy Services, and others.
  • The total number of tariff records accepted is 11.
  • The effective date of the tariff records is May 1, 2025, as requested by Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2025, May 21). Delegated Order. Docket No. RP25-866-000.
  • Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC. (2025, April 30). Tariff Records. Docket No. RP25-866-000.