Gas Pipelines File for Rate Tweaks and Potential Refunds
Published Date: 8/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds from three companies. These filings could change how much customers pay or get refunded, with some changes starting as soon as November 1, 2025. If you want to speak up or get involved, you need to act by late August 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Northern Natural Gas rate filing (Nov 1, 2025)
Northern Natural Gas Company filed a Section 4(d) rate change that is listed as effective 11/1/2025. The filing was submitted 8/12/2025 and the deadline to file comments or intervene is 5:00 p.m. ET on 8/25/2025; the change could alter what customers pay or are charged starting November 1, 2025.
Cimarron pipeline cash-out refund report
Cimarron River Pipeline, LLC filed a Cash Out Refund Report on 8/8/2025 with a comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. ET on 8/20/2025. The filing concerns refunds and could result in customers receiving refunds from the pipeline company.
Public comment and intervention deadlines
The Commission requires anyone wanting to intervene, protest, or comment to file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the listed comment dates (for example, 8/20/2025 for the Cimarron filing and 8/25/2025 for the Northern and Transcontinental filings). Intervening is necessary to become a party to the proceeding, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation can help at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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