Gas Pipeline Rates in Flux: FERC Filings Open for Early May Comments
Published Date: 5/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds that could affect companies and customers starting as soon as May 1, 2025. These filings include updates to website info, new agreements, and rate changes, with chances for the public to comment or get involved by early May. If you’re interested in how natural gas prices or policies might change, now’s the time to pay attention and speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Carolina Gas Transmission Rate Filing
A 4(d) rate filing for Carolina Gas Transmission (a negotiated agreement) is listed as effective 5/1/2025, with a public comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. ET on May 7, 2025. The filing is a rate-related submission to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is open for protests, interventions, and comments by that date.
Pecan Pipeline Section 311 Rate Amendment
Pecan Pipeline Company filed an amendment to a petition for Natural Gas Policy Act Section 311 rate approval listed to be effective March 20, 2025, with a comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. ET on May 8, 2025. Interested parties may file protests by that date under FERC Rule 211.
Public Participation and Comment Deadlines
The notice states that anyone wishing to intervene, protest, or answer complaints in these dockets must file according to FERC Rules 211, 214, or 206 by the specified 5:00 p.m. ET comment dates (e.g., May 7, 2025 and May 8, 2025). The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers assistance and provides contact information (phone numbers and an email) to help members of the public, landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members access information and make filings.
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