Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Formal Notice on Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Reports
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 address various rate changes and agreements for multiple companies. Notably, these filings are associated with specific rate changes, including new rates and negotiated agreements, set to take effect in June and July 2025. The Commission has outlined clear procedures for commenting and intervening in these proceedings, emphasizing the importance of public participation and engagement.
Key Takeaways:
- Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. has filed a rate case (PR25-54-000) for SS284.123, effective April 30, 2025, with a comment deadline of June 18, 2025.
- Southwest Gas Corporation has filed a rate case (PR25-55-000) for SS284.123(g), effective May 28, 2025, with a comment deadline of June 18, 2025.
- Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has filed a negotiated rate (RP25-911-000) for Duke Energy Indiana, effective June 1, 2025, with a comment deadline of June 9, 2025.
- Equitrans, L.P. has filed an amended negotiated rate (RP25-912-000) for July 1, 2025, with a comment deadline of June 10, 2025.
- Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. has filed a negotiated rate (RP25-913-000) for Radiate Energy LLC, effective June 1, 2025, with a comment deadline of June 10, 2025.
- Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC has filed two rate cases (RP25-914-000 and RP25-915-000) for new service agreements and a non-confirming list, both effective June 1, 2025, with comment deadlines of June 10, 2025.
Statistics:
- 5 filings are associated with rate changes and agreements for Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., Southwest Gas Corporation, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, Equitrans, L.P., Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P., and Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC.
- The filings aim to address various rate changes and agreements, set to take effect in June and July 2025.
- The deadline for commenting and intervening in these proceedings ranges from June 9 to June 28, 2025.
Sources:
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION COMBINED NOTICE OF FILINGS (May 29, 2025)"
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "Filing Requirements, Interventions, Protests, Service, and Qualifying Facilities Filings" (http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf)
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of Public Participation (OPP) (202-502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov)