FERC Logs Pipeline Rate Filings: Nothing to See Here
Published Date: 1/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new filings from natural gas pipeline companies about their rates and refunds. These filings include new negotiated rates and some housekeeping changes that mostly take effect in early 2026. If you’re involved with these pipelines or use their services, keep an eye out—comments on these changes are due by January 12, 2026, and some rate updates start as soon as January 1.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Negotiated pipeline rates effective Jan 1, 2026
Several natural gas pipeline companies filed negotiated-rate changes that are listed to take effect on January 1, 2026. These filings (for example Alliance Pipeline L.P., National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, and multiple Iroquois filings) were filed on December 29–30, 2025 and carry a comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on January 12, 2026.
Other pipeline filings effective Feb 1, 2026
A subset of pipeline filings (described as administrative housekeeping or specific EPC filings) are listed to be effective February 1, 2026. Examples include Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC and Texas Eastern Transmission, LP filings filed on December 30, 2025, with the same 5:00 p.m. ET comment deadline on January 12, 2026.
Deadline to intervene or comment: Jan 12, 2026
Any person who wants to intervene, protest, or answer a complaint in these dockets must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on January 12, 2026 under the Commission's rules (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206). Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
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