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SEMCO Energy Gas Company Seeks to Intervene in Northern Natural Gas Company's Rate Case

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As the Washington-based SEMCO Energy Gas Company submitted a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) rate case, RP25-989-000, on July 14, 2025. SEMCO, a local distribution company engaged in the purchase, transportation, and retail sale of natural gas in Michigan, has a direct and substantial economic interest in the case due to its contract with Northern Natural Gas Company.

SEMC Energy Gas Company is seeking to intervene in the proceeding to ensure its views are heard and considered, as the Commission's rulings may affect Northern Natural's rates charged and obligations to SEMCO. The company believes that its intervention is in the public interest, as it may be bound or adversely affected by a Commission order without having the opportunity to participate.

Key Takeaways:

  • SEMCO Energy Gas Company, a local distribution company, has submitted a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's rate case RP25-989-000.
  • SEMCO's interest in the case stems from its contract with Northern Natural Gas Company, which provides firm transportation services.
  • SEMCO believes its intervention is necessary to ensure its views are heard and considered in the proceedings.
  • The company's participation is in the public interest, as it may be affected by a Commission order without having the opportunity to participate.
  • SEMCO's motion to intervene was submitted on July 14, 2025, and was filed on the same date.
  • The company's document accession number is 20250714-5150, and the document content is titled 1643642_Interv.txt.

Statistics:

  • 1 document was submitted by SEMCO Energy Gas Company in support of its motion to intervene (1643642_Interv.txt).
  • 1 document accession number is associated with the submission (20250714-5150).
  • The document was filed on July 14, 2025, at 3:28:15 PM.
  • 6 contacts are listed for SEMCO Energy Gas Company, including company representatives and signers.

Sources:

  • "Motion to Intervene of SEMCO Energy Gas Company under RP25-989-000."
  • Northern Natural Gas Company's tariff filing per 154.312: 20250701 Section 4 Rate Case Part 1 of 2 submitted on July 1, 2025.
  • SEMCO Energy Gas Company's company webpage.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) docket RP25-989-000.

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