Gas Builders Get Green Light: FERC Confirms Faster Construction Starts
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Rule
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission confirmed that its October 2025 rule removing limits on starting natural gas construction projects while waiting for rehearing is official as of November 10, 2025. This change affects companies building natural gas facilities by letting them move forward faster without delays. No new costs or fees are introduced, just a smoother, quicker process for construction approvals.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Faster starts for gas construction
The Commission removed Sec. 157.23, confirmed effective November 10, 2025, so companies building natural gas facilities can begin construction while rehearing requests are pending. The rule removal was intended to eliminate up to a five-month regulatory delay and the order notes no new costs or fees are being added.
Landowner stay protections changed
Removing Sec. 157.23 means certificate and authorization orders generally go into effect absent case-specific reasons, effective November 10, 2025. Directly affected landowners who would be subject to eminent domain may still request the Commission's presumptive stay (the Commission described staying a certificate during the 30-day rehearing period and, in some cases, up to 90 days after rehearing may be deemed denied).
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