Pipeline Rate Filings Bring Another Round of FERC Paperwork
Published Date: 10/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from natural gas pipeline companies about rate changes starting January 1, 2027. If you’re involved with these pipelines, like Cheniere or Monroe Gas Storage, you can comment or protest by late October. These updates could affect pipeline costs and operations soon, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
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Natural gas pipelines filed rate compliance to take effect Jan 1, 2027
Cheniere Corpus Christi Pipeline, L.P. (Docket RP27-42-000), Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline, L.P. (Docket RP27-43-000), Carlsbad Gateway, LLC (Docket RP27-44-000), and Monroe Gas Storage Company, LLC (Docket RP26-1208-001) submitted compliance filings described as Order No. 587-AB or NAESB 4.0 compliance filings that are stated to be effective on 1/1/2027. These are filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds and were filed on 10/14/2026 or 10/15/2026 as shown in the docket entries.
Deadlines to comment, protest, or intervene in filings
If you want to intervene or protest these proceedings, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the stated comment dates: 10/26/2026 for Dockets RP27-42-000, RP27-43-000, and RP26-1208-001, and 10/27/2026 for Docket RP27-44-000. The notice states that intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding and protests must follow the Commission's rules (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206).
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of filings from energy companies about rate changes, contract terminations, and efficiency waivers. These updates affect companies like Duke Energy, PJM Interconnection, and others, with some changes kicking in as soon as December 2026 or as far out as 2029. If you’re involved or interested, mark your calendar to comment by early November to have your say!
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