FERC Logs Multiple Natural Gas Rate Filings and Refunds
Published Date: 6/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new requests from several natural gas companies about pipeline rates and refunds. These changes could affect how much customers pay starting mid-July and later this year. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until June 30 to file your comments!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
Several natural gas pipeline companies filed rate or tariff actions with proposed effective dates: a reservation charge credit footnote for Empire Pipeline effective July 17, 2025; a Midship Pipeline revised tariff effective July 18, 2025; and a Southern Natural Gas Company compliance filing effective November 1, 2024. These filings are formal requests at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that relate to pipeline rates and tariffs.
Deadline to Comment or Intervene
If you want to intervene, protest, or comment on any of these proceedings, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on June 30, 2025. The notice states protests may be considered but intervention is necessary to become a party, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation can help at (202) 502-6595 or the provided email address.
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