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

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The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice outlining recent filings related to natural gas pipeline rate and refund reports. The notice highlights several proceedings, including rate filings and petitions, that are open for public comment and intervention. The filings are aimed at implementing changes to existing rate agreements and regulations, with some effective dates set for November 2025. Interested parties must file interventions or protests by specified deadlines to become parties to the proceedings.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC has received several natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings, including rate agreements and petitions.
  • The filings are related to the SS4(d) rate filing process, which involves amendments to negotiated rate agreements.
  • Multiple docket numbers have been assigned to the proceedings, including RP26-57-000, RP26-58-000, RP26-59-000, and RP26-60-000.
  • The proceedings involve applicants such as Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC, Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C., and MRP Elgin LLC.
  • The effective dates for some of the rate changes and amendments are set for November 2025.
  • The public is encouraged to participate by filing interventions, protests, or comments by specified deadlines.

Statistics:

  • Total filings: 5 (including rate agreements and petitions)
  • Docket numbers: 4 (RP26-57-000, RP26-58-000, RP26-59-000, and RP26-60-000)
  • Effective date for some rate changes: November 2025
  • Comment deadline: 5 pm ET on October 27, 2025 (for some proceedings)
  • Phone number for public inquiries: (866) 208-3676 (toll-free)
  • TTY phone number: (202) 502-8659
  • Email address for OPP assistance: OPP@ferc.gov

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION COMBINED NOTICE OF FILINGS (October 16, 2025)
  • 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206
  • http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf
  • Phone number for public inquiries: (866) 208-3676 (toll-free)