Interstate Natural Gas Association of America Seeks to Intervene in Vector Pipeline L.P. Docket No. RP25-936-000

Strategic Insights -

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) has submitted a motion to intervene out-of-time in the Vector Pipeline L.P. docket No. RP25-936-000, citing a substantial interest in the proceeding and a need to protect its members' rights to a clear, predictable, and rational process for the Commission's review of interstate natural gas pipelines' rates under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).

Key Takeaways:

  • INGAA is seeking to intervene in the Vector Pipeline L.P. docket No. RP25-936-000, despite the original deadline for intervention having passed.
  • INGAA asserts good cause for its late-filed intervention, citing a lack of indication that the Commission would exceed its statutory authority and change long-standing policy and precedent in the proceeding.
  • INGAA has a substantial interest in the proceeding, with 28 members operating approximately 200,000 miles of interstate natural gas pipelines.
  • INGAA's members have a unique responsibility to protect their rights to a clear, predictable, and rational process for the Commission's review of interstate natural gas pipelines' rates under the NGA.
  • INGAA accepts the record as it currently exists and will not serve as a basis for delaying or deferring the proceeding.
  • INGAA has a direct and substantial interest in the proceeding that cannot be adequately represented by another party, citing the involvement of certain of its members in the proceeding.

Statistics:

  • 200,000 miles of interstate natural gas pipelines operated by INGAA members.
  • 28 members of INGAA.
  • 60% ownership of Vector Pipeline L.P. by an INGAA member.
  • 40% ownership of Vector Pipeline L.P. by another INGAA member.
  • JV 12 Section 5 investigation.

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (Docket No. RP25-936-000)
  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (Docket No. RP25-936-000) Motion to Intervene of NEXUS Gas Transmission, LLC
  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (Docket No. RP25-936-000) Motion to Intervene of Texas Eastern Transmission, LP