FERC Reviews Gas Pipeline Complaints and Refund Requests from Major Firms
Published Date: 6/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is handling new and ongoing cases about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. Companies and the public can comment or get involved by certain deadlines in June 2025. These actions could affect pipeline charges and refunds, so keep an eye on the dates if you want to have your say or see changes in costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Complaint Filing — Comment Deadline June 23, 2025
A complaint (George E. Warren LLC v. Colonial Pipeline Company, Docket OR25-8-000) was filed on May 23, 2025. If you want to intervene, protest, or answer that complaint, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on June 23, 2025, and intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
Bluewater Compliance Filing Effective Aug 1, 2025
Bluewater Gas Storage, LLC filed an amended compliance filing under Order No. 587-AA on May 28, 2025 that is stated to be effective August 1, 2025 (Docket RP25-544-001). If you want to protest this filing you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on June 9, 2025.
Public Access and Assistance for FERC Filings
FERC filings are available in the Commission's eLibrary (https://elibrary.ferc.gov) and eFiling is encouraged. The Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members — with filings and questions; OPP can be contacted at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected]. For general filing information call (866) 208-3676 (TTY (202) 502-8659).
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