Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Formal Notice on Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Reports

Strategic Insights -

The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice outlining several natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings, which aim to update and revise various rate structures for multiple pipeline companies effective from May 2025 onwards. The filings include rate revisions, priority of service updates, and reimbursement reports, all of which are subject to public comment and review. Interested parties must submit their interventions, protests, or comments by specific deadlines to be part of the proceedings.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC has received multiple natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings from various pipeline companies, including Northern Indiana Public Service Company, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, White River Hub, LLC, and others, in compliance with SS284.123 and SS4(d) rate filings.
  • The filings propose updates to existing rate structures, including revisions to GT&C Section 36, Priority of Service Revisions, and Neg Rate Agreements, all of which aim to improve operational efficiency and customer service.
  • The effectiveness of the revised rate structures varies, with some being effective as early as May 2025, while others are slated for implementation on July 1, 2025.
  • The submitted reports, including the Annual Fuel Gas Reimbursement Report of White River Hub, LLC, aim to provide accurate and transparent information on pipeline operations, rates, and refunds.
  • The public is invited to comment, protest, or intervene in the proceedings by submitting filings in accordance with the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before the specified deadlines.
  • Interested parties can access the filings in the Commission's eLibrary system and are encouraged to use eFiling.

Statistics:

  • Five natural gas pipeline companies, including Northern Indiana Public Service Company and National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, have submitted rate and refund report filings to the FERC.
  • Nine separate docket numbers have been assigned to the filings, including PR25-53-000 and RP25-904-000.
  • A total of seven filings are subject to public comment and review, with deadlines ranging from June 3, 2025, to June 13, 2025.
  • The proposed revisions aim to cover a range of topics, including rate updates, priority of service revisions, and reimbursement reports.
  • The files contain detailed information on pipeline operations, rate changes, and refund procedures.

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION COMBINED NOTICE OF FILINGS (May 23, 2025)
  • Document Accession #: 20250523-5018
  • Document Accession #: 20250522-5130
  • Document Accession #: 20250523-5044
  • Document Accession #: 20250523-5043
  • Document Accession #: 20250523-5077
  • Document Accession #: 20250523-5089
  • Document Accession #: 20250523-5081