FERC Tallies Up New Natural Gas Pipeline Filings
Published Date: 3/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and agreements. These filings could change how much some companies pay or charge starting as soon as March or April 2026. If you’re involved with these pipelines or energy services, keep an eye on deadlines to comment or learn about possible rate updates.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Negotiated Pipeline Rate Filings in Mar–Apr 2026
Several natural gas pipelines filed negotiated rate changes that are listed as becoming effective on 2026-03-05, 2026-03-10, and 2026-04-01 (examples: El Paso Natural Gas Company effective 2026-03-05; Gillis Hub Pipeline effective 2026-03-10; Millennium Pipeline Company and multiple Iroquois filings effective 2026-04-01). These filings could change how much pipeline customers or counterparties pay or receive for gas transportation starting on those dates.
Columbia Gas Settlement Rate Implementation April 1, 2026
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC filed a compliance filing described as 'Period II Settlement Rate Implementation' to be effective on 2026-04-01. This filing implements settlement rates starting April 1, 2026 and could change charges for parties under that tariff.
Blanket Certificate Application Effective June 1, 2026
Louisiana River Market, LLC filed an application for a blanket certificate listed to be effective on 2026-06-01. If approved, this filing would take effect starting June 1, 2026 and could affect entities that seek to use or contract with that market or pipeline services.
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