FERC Receives Routine Pipeline Rate Filings
Published Date: 7/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from natural gas companies about pipeline rates and refunds. These filings could change how much some companies charge or refund customers, with some changes starting as soon as July 1, 2026. If you’re involved with these pipelines or rates, keep an eye on comment deadlines in mid to late July to have your say!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Negotiated Rates Effective July 1, 2026
FERC received multiple 4(d) negotiated-rate filings that are listed as effective July 1, 2026 (examples: RP26-948 Northern Natural Gas Company; RP26-949 NEXUS Gas Transmission, LLC; RP26-952 Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC; RP26-953 Equitrans, L.P.; RP26-955 Rover Pipeline LLC). If you are a party to pipeline contracts, these filings could change negotiated charges starting 7/1/2026; comment deadline for these dockets is 5:00 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026.
Filings Listed Effective August 1, 2026
Several filings list an effective date of August 1, 2026, including annual fuel retention percentages (RP26-951 Scout V Hugoton Gathering, LP) and agreement clean-up or removals (RP26-954 Northern Border Pipeline Company; RP26-956 Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC). These filings may change contract terms or billing practices starting 8/1/2026; comment deadlines for these dockets are 5:00 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026.
MBR Informational Filings — Comment by July 21
Three 284.123 Market-Based Rate (MBR) informational filings were submitted on June 30, 2026 (PR26-67 Banquete Hub LLC; PR26-68 Kinder Morgan Keystone Gas Storage LLC; PR26-69 Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC) and are listed as effective N/A. Comments on these informational filings are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on July 21, 2026.
How to Comment, Intervene, and Deadlines
The notice says anyone wanting to intervene, protest, or answer a complaint must file under FERC Rules 211, 214, or 206 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date (examples: July 13, 2026 or July 21, 2026). Filings are available in FERC's eLibrary, eFiling is encouraged, and the Office of Public Participation can be contacted at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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