Energy & Utilities

Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Draft Environmental Impact Statement

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project, proposed by Sabine Pass Liquefaction and affiliated companies. The project would expand an existing LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana with three new liquefaction trains, construct a 55.6-mile natural gas pipeline across Texas and Louisiana, and add new compressor and meter stations. Public comments on the draft EIS are requested by May 26, 2026.

Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings - April 8

FERC posted natural gas pipeline rate filings from Gillis Hub Pipeline LLC (Docket RP26-747-000) proposing a negotiated rate conforming interconnect agreement effective April 1, 2026, and El Paso Natural Gas Company LLC (Docket RP26-748-000) filing a negotiated rate agreement update for April-June 2026 effective April 6, 2026. Public comments are due by 5:00 PM ET on April 14, 2026.

FERC Electric Rate Filings Combined Notice, April 8

FERC electric rate filings, combined notice, April 8

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Abandonment by Sale Application

FERC published notice of Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline's application under Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act for abandonment by sale of 61 domestic (farm tap) meters to Spire Missouri, Inc. The meters are located across 10 counties in Missouri. Southern Star estimates the project cost at $264,000. The public comment period and motion to intervene deadline is April 23, 2026.

New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corp Section 206 Proceeding

FERC issued an order on April 3, 2026, in Docket No. EL26-50-000 instituting a Section 206 investigation under the Federal Power Act to examine whether New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation's market-based rate authority remains just and reasonable. The refund effective date is set to the date of Federal Register publication. Interested parties have 21 days from the order issuance to file interventions.

Progress Update: Independent Audit of Drax Phase One Complete

Ofgem published a progress update on Phase one of the independent external audit of Drax Power Limited conducted by Forvis Mazars. Phase one covers forest type and sawlog content data from Canadian supply chains for compliance period April 2023 to March 2024 (CP22) under the Renewables Obligation scheme. The audit follows a prior enforcement investigation where Drax paid £25 million into Ofgem's Voluntary Redress Fund for misreporting forest type and sawlog data.

STEAM Connect LLC installer certification application pending review

The Illinois Commerce Commission received a certification application from STEAM Connect LLC seeking authority as an installer of distributed generation facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The application is currently in initial review status with an Administrative Law Judge assigned. No determination has been made on the merits of the application.

B&N Electric EV Charging Station Certification Application

B&N Electric, Inc. filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission for certification to install, maintain, or repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case is assigned docket number P2026-0324 and is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge with initial status.

Sentinel Electrical EV Charging Station Certification Application

Sentinel Electrical Solution Incorporated filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking certification to install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging stations under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The application is currently in initial review status with an administrative law judge action pending.

Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings - Comment Deadline April 13, 2026

FERC received 14 natural gas pipeline rate filings from major pipeline operators including Columbia Gas Transmission, Rover Pipeline LLC, Texas Eastern Transmission, ANR Pipeline Company, Gulf South Pipeline, and others. The filings under Section 4(d) of the Natural Gas Act cover negotiated rate agreements and capacity release agreements to be effective April 1, 2026. Public comments are due by 5 p.m. ET on April 13, 2026.