Gas Pipeline Seeks Changes to Service Agreements Ahead
Published Date: 5/2/2025
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a new filing from Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company about some special gas service agreements that might change starting May 29, 2025. If you want to speak up or get involved, you need to act by May 12, 2025. This could affect gas rates and refunds, so it’s important for anyone interested in natural gas services to pay attention.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New pipeline service agreements filed
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company filed a 4(d) rate filing (Docket RP25-843-000, Accession 20250428-5065) listing non-conforming service agreements that are to be effective on May 29, 2025. The filing appears in FERC's Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings and is available in the Commission's eLibrary; the comment date is 5:00 p.m. ET on May 12, 2025.
FERC offers public engagement assistance
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members — access information and make filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing. OPP contact information is provided (phone: (202) 502-6595 and an email address) for assistance.
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