FERC Accepts Settlement of Disputed Plan of American Midstream (Midla) to Abandon 300 Miles of Pipeline

摘要

Among Commission actions highlighted at FERC’s April public meeting on April 16, the Commissioners applauded an uncontested settlement, orchestrated via the Commission’s Alternative Dispute Resolution process, in Atmos Energy Corp. v. American Midstream (Midla), LLC, et al. (RP14-638, et al). The Commission voted out an order approving a Stipulation and Agreement (Settlement) filed by American Midstream (Midla) that provides for, among other things, approval of Midla’s abandonment applications, as amended and conditioned in the Settlement. In addition, the Settlement requires Midla to take several actions, including filing an application under Natural Gas Act section 7(c) to construct and operate a new pipeline from near Winnsboro, Louisiana, to the Natchez, Mississippi, area. Under the provisions of the Settlement, all of Midla’s existing shippers will continue to be served either through the Natchez Line or an alternate gas provider, or by being converted to propane service.