FERC Reconsiders Transco's Services at Station 85, Based on One Pool in Two Zones, and Advises Establishment of Two Pools Structure

摘要

On 7/15/10 FERC determined on rehearing that Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. (RP01-245) should adopt a modified pooling/zone structure to accommodate changes in the use of Transco's system and pooling at Station 85 since the record in this proceeding was established. On 3/22/10, Transco and Florida Power Corp. d/b/a Progress Energy Florida, Inc. (PEF) had filed requests for clarification or, in the alternative, rehearing of the February 18 order that had accepted a filing by Transco to establish a just and reasonable rate under section 5 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) with respect to pooling at Station 85. Reconsidering on the basis of those pleadings, the Commission granted rehearing concerning the just and reasonable pooling structure to be implemented on Transco, found that a 2 pool/zone structure will provide just and reasonable rates for pooling on Transco, and made this NGA section 5 action effective on the first of the month 60 days from the date of the order. A technical conference is unnecessary at this point. However, the Commission recognized that other methods for accomplishing pooling at Station 85 may exist, and Transco is free to consult with its shippers and file an alternative proposal pursuant to NGA section 4 if it believes a different approach is warranted.