Pipeline Firms Merge: Feds Set Intervention Clock for 90 Days
Published Date: 7/16/2025
Notice
Summary
Spire MoGas Pipeline LLC wants to take over and run Spire STL Pipeline LLC’s facilities, combining both into one smoother, more reliable system with no new construction or changes in customer rates. This move aims to make operations easier and keep gas flowing without any land or environmental issues. If you’re interested, you’ve got 90 days to speak up or get involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Pipelines consolidation; rates stay the same
Spire MoGas filed an application on June 27, 2025 to acquire and operate Spire STL’s pipeline facilities and consolidate both systems into one integrated network, including creating a new rate Zone 3. The applicants state this consolidation will increase administrative efficiency, enhance reliability and operational flexibility, and will maintain existing service and rates for customers with no new construction proposed.
No new construction or land impacts expected
The application states that no new construction is proposed and that no environmental or landowner impacts are anticipated as part of the transfer and consolidation of facilities. The applicants filed this joint application with FERC on June 27, 2025.
You have until Aug 1, 2025 to comment or intervene
Members of the public (individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and others) may file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in the proceeding; the deadline to file a motion to intervene and to submit comments or protests is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 1, 2025. There is no fee to file comments or to intervene, and the notice explains electronic (eComment and eFiling) and mail filing options.
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