Quorum

Honorable’s Exit Would Leave Quorumless FERC With Just One Commissioner

Colette Honorable, who has served at FERC since late 2014, announced late Friday that she will leave the Commission when her term expires at the end of next month, a move that would leave the already quorumless panel with a single member — Acting Chairman Cheryl LaFleur.

May 1, 2017

Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Restore FERC Quorum, Make Nominations

Sixteen Democrats on Wednesday urged President Trump to restore the quorum at FERC, after consulting with leaders of both political parties in the Senate and selecting nominees to serve on the Commission.

March 8, 2017

Senate Dems Urge Trump to Make FERC Nominations, Restore Quorum

Sixteen Democrats on Wednesday urged President Trump to restore the quorum at FERC, after consulting with leaders of both political parties in the Senate and selecting nominees to serve on the Commission.

March 8, 2017

Quorum Remains Out of Reach as FERC Awaits Trump Nominees

There’s still no word from the White House about the Trump administration’s plans to fill the three vacant seats at FERC but, with a logjam of energy projects forming due to the lack of a quorum, rumors abound that at least one nominee will soon be forthcoming.

March 2, 2017
Some NatGas Projects Still Stranded As FERC Loses Quorum

Some NatGas Projects Still Stranded As FERC Loses Quorum

The dust has settled after a busy week at FERC, and while several major natural gas pipeline projects have certainty moving forward, others face risks of delay as the Commission heads into a quorumless stretch.

February 7, 2017
After FERC Marathon of Pipeline Approvals Some NatGas Projects Still Stranded

After FERC Marathon of Pipeline Approvals Some NatGas Projects Still Stranded

The dust has settled after a busy week at FERC, and while several major natural gas pipeline projects have certainty moving forward, others face risks of delay as the Commission heads into a quorumless stretch.

February 6, 2017

Lack of FERC Quorum a ‘Pressing Issue’ For NFG As Seneca Needs More Capacity

National Fuel Gas Co.’s (NFG) exploration and production (E&P) subsidiary Seneca Resources Corp. gained ground during its fiscal 2017 first quarter when better Appalachian spot prices allowed it to open wells and get more production flowing. But it needs more pipeline capacity to keep the momentum.

February 3, 2017
Massachusetts Senators Want FERC to Rescind Atlantic Bridge Project Authorization

Massachusetts Senators Want FERC to Rescind Atlantic Bridge Project Authorization

Senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) are calling on FERC to rescind its authorization last week for Spectra Energy affiliates Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC and Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline LLC to construct and operate the Atlantic Bridge Project.

February 2, 2017
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