Energy Companies File Pipeline Access Requests
Published Date: 8/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new requests from two energy companies asking for special permission about how they share pipeline space. If you’re involved or interested, you have until September 2, 2025, to speak up or join the discussion. This could affect how pipeline capacity is managed and might impact costs or access for some users.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Pipeline capacity waiver petition filed
On August 18, 2025, Tidal Energy Marketing (U.S.) L.L.C. and Cannat Energy Inc. filed a joint petition (Docket RP25-1071-000) asking the Commission for a limited waiver of capacity release regulations. The filing could affect how pipeline capacity is managed and might impact costs or access for some pipeline users; the public can comment by 5:00 p.m. ET on September 2, 2025.
Help available to public participants
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers help to members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members — to access information and navigate Commission processes for filings, interventions, or comments. The notice lists OPP contact options and encourages anyone needing assistance to call (202) 502-6595 or email OPP@ferc.gov.
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