FERC Eyes Gas Pipeline Rate Hikes from Equitrans and MarkWest
Published Date: 9/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds from Equitrans and MarkWest Pioneer. These filings could change how much customers pay starting October 1, 2025. If you want to speak up or get involved, you have until September 17, 2025, to file your comments or protests.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Equitrans Negotiated Rate May Change Bills
Equitrans, L.P. filed a negotiated rate agreement (Docket RP25-1143-000) to be effective October 1, 2025. The filing could change how much customers pay starting October 1, 2025. Comments or protests must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on September 17, 2025.
MarkWest Fuel Adjustment May Affect Bills
MarkWest Pioneer, L.L.C. submitted a quarterly fuel adjustment filing (Docket RP25-1144-000) to be effective October 1, 2025. This filing could change how much customers pay starting October 1, 2025. The deadline to file comments or protests is 5:00 p.m. Eastern on September 17, 2025.
Public Comment Deadline and Help Available
If you want to intervene, protest, or comment on these filings, you must file in accordance with FERC rules by 5:00 p.m. ET on September 17, 2025; intervention is necessary to become a party, and protests may be considered. The Commission's Office of Public Participation can help landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others access information and make filings (OPP phone: (202) 502-6595; email: [email protected]).
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