Steptoe LLP continues to excel in defending pipeline companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and appellate courts, with a strong reputation in oil pipeline representation and a growing presence in the natural gas pipeline sector. The firm’s dedicated team of partners, counsel, and associates focuses on complex litigation matters, handling the full spectrum of oil and gas matters before FERC, state agencies, and appellate courts. The practice is led by Daniel Mullen, chair of the energy group, who advises on enforcement matters and government investigations. Daniel Poynor, head of the oil and gas pipeline practice, specializes in pipeline rate and regulatory disputes. Steven Reed and Steven Brose are key figures in resolving major pipeline regulatory challenges, while Joshua Runyan focuses on litigation related to energy infrastructure projects. All mentioned individuals are based in Washington D.C.
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Key clients
- Northern Natural Gas Company
- Enbridge Energy
- Colonial Pipeline Company
- Liquid Energy Pipeline Association
- ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- ConocoPhillips Company
Work highlights
Representing Northern Natural Gas in an administrative hearing to increase its transportation rates. Northern has added $1.1 billion in rate base since 2020 to modernize its pipeline system and comply with pipeline safety laws and regulations.
Representing Enbridge defendants with respect to the Consent Decree that was entered with the United States to address the 2010 release from Enbridge’s Line 6B near Marshall, Michigan.
Represent Colonial Pipeline in the largest oil pipeline proceeding ever brought before the FERC regarding a series of complaints challenging all of Colonial’s rates, including its market-based rates and market-based ratemaking authority, as well as its indexed rates.
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Practice head
Daniel Mullen; Daniel Poynor
Other key lawyers
Steven Reed; Steven Brose; Joshua Runyan