Natural Gas Rate Filings Hit FERC, Comments Due by Late February
Published Date: 2/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds that could change how much some customers pay starting February 13, 2026. Companies like Northern Natural Gas and NRG Business Marketing are involved, and anyone affected has until February 24, 2026, to share their thoughts. These updates might impact pipeline fees and rules, so keep an eye on deadlines if you want to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Northern Natural Gas Negotiated Rate Filing
Northern Natural Gas Company filed a negotiated rate (Docket RP26-484-000) set to be effective February 13, 2026. If you ship gas on Northern's system or contract with them, this filing could change the prices you pay; comments or interventions must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 24, 2026.
Credits Reported to Shippers by Northern
Northern Natural Gas Company submitted a report (Docket RP26-485-000) about penalty and daily delivery variance charge (DDVC) revenues that have been credited to shippers. Interested parties can review the report and must file comments or interventions by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 24, 2026.
NRG Joint Petition for Capacity Release Waiver
NRG Business Marketing LLC and several affiliated companies filed a joint petition (Docket RP26-486-000) requesting a limited waiver of capacity release regulations. Parties wanting to support or oppose the waiver must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 24, 2026.
National Fuel Tariff Amendment Effective March 2
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation filed a tariff amendment (Docket RP26-471-001) for a new Rate Schedule Pal supplement to be effective March 2, 2026. If you use or contract for service under National Fuel's tariffs, this amendment could affect rates or terms; comments are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 24, 2026.
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