Costly Errors in Violating FERC Policies When Monetizing Gas Transportation Agreements

摘要

In the wake of the country's economic crisis, natural gas prices have dropped and the ability of many companies to obtain bank loans has become more difficult. Facing these issues, some natural gas energy companies may find it necessary to sell or monetize some of their gas supply assets. In transactions associated with rights to firm transportation capacity on interstate pipelines, buyers and sellers should be mindful of applicable Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) policies, for they are likely to come into play.