Gas Pipeline Rates in Flux: FERC Reviews Upcoming Changes
Published Date: 3/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from several natural gas pipeline companies about rate changes and rule updates. These changes could affect pipeline rates starting April 1 and August 1, 2025, and folks have until mid to late March to share their thoughts. If you’re involved in natural gas transport or use, keep an eye on these deadlines and possible cost updates!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
REX negotiated rates effective April 1
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC filed negotiated rate agreements (Docket RP25-696-000) to be effective April 1, 2025. If you want to intervene or protest, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on March 19, 2025 to become a party to the proceeding.
NAESB 4.0 amendments effective August 1
Several pipeline companies (Cheyenne Connector, East Cheyenne Gas Storage, Rockies Express, Ruby Pipeline, Tallgrass Interstate, Trailblazer) filed NAESB 4.0 compliance amendments to be effective August 1, 2025 (docket numbers RP25-523 through RP25-528 and related). Comments or protests are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on March 19, 2025 for those filings.
ONEOK certification — comment deadline March 28
ONEOK Gas Transportation, L.L.C. filed a certification (Docket PR20-44-002) with a comment date of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on March 28, 2025. Interested parties must file protests or interventions by that date in accordance with Commission rules.
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