Gas Pipeline Rate Tweak Gets FERC Nod: Business as Usual
Published Date: 7/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a new filing from Portland Natural Gas Transmission System about updating their Open Season Credit, which affects pipeline rates starting July 26, 2025. People who want to speak up have until August 6, 2025, to file comments. This could impact how much customers pay for natural gas transportation, so keep an eye on the deadline!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Pipeline Open Season Credit Change
Portland Natural Gas Transmission System filed an Open Season Credit update (Docket RP25-972-001) that is slated to be effective on July 26, 2025. This filing is part of a natural gas pipeline rate proceeding and could affect how much customers pay for natural gas transportation.
Deadline to Comment on Rate Filing
If you want to protest or comment on the PNGTS filing, you must file under Rule 211 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 6, 2025. Missing that deadline may forfeit your opportunity to formally participate in the proceeding.
FERC Office Offers Public 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 file interventions, comments, or rehearing requests; OPP can be reached at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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