FERC Greenlights Faster Gas Builds Amid Appeals
Published Date: 10/10/2025
Rule
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is removing a rule that stopped natural gas projects from starting construction while appeals were being reviewed. This change means companies can now begin building sooner, even if someone asks for a rehearing. The new rule kicks in on November 10, 2025, helping speed up natural gas development without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Companies Can Start Construction Sooner
The Commission removed 18 CFR 157.23 so companies authorized under the Natural Gas Act can receive authorizations to begin construction even while rehearing requests are pending. This change removes a regulation that could delay starts by up to 150 days and takes effect on November 10, 2025.
Landowner Protections Reduced, Some Stays Remain
Removing Sec. 157.23 means landowners may see approved natural gas projects begin construction while rehearing requests are pending, instead of waiting up to 150 days for construction authorizations. The rule says landowners can still seek judicial review (including seeking a stay as soon as 30 days after rehearing is deemed denied), file motions for stays with the Commission, and the Commission will continue its presumptive stay policy protecting landowners who would face eminent domain.
Faster Pipeline Work Aimed at Reliability
The Commission says removing Sec. 157.23 will eliminate a potential five-month delay and help natural gas infrastructure projects proceed in time to meet rising natural gas and electric system demand. The change is effective November 10, 2025 and is intended to improve the chance that new pipeline capacity will be available when needed for reliability.
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