Troutman Pepper Locke LLP’s energy regulation team provides comprehensive counsel on natural gas development, transportation, storage, and local distribution, actively shaping federal regulatory policy. The firm represents owners, operators, developers, and traders, offering a full-service natural gas and pipeline practice with deep expertise in FERC and state regulatory matters. The practice is co-led by Christopher Jones, Daniel Archuleta, who brings engineering expertise and advises on major natural gas infrastructure and regulatory concerns, and Atlanta-based Brandon Marzo. Charlotte-based Mindy McGrath counsels energy clients on federal and state regulatory compliance, enforcement, and disputes, while Russell Kooistra provides in-depth knowledge of FERC policy and regulations. Unless otherwise stated, all mentioned individuals are based in Washington D.C.
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Key clients
- Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
- Spire STL Pipeline LLC
- Duke Energy Corporation (including operating subsidiaries: Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc., Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, and Duke Energy Indiana, LLC)
- Zone 4/5 Group (including operating companies within Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Southern Company Gas, Spire Inc., and Washington Gas)
- Upper Midwest Shipper Group
- Southern Company Gas (including operating subsidiaries: Atlanta Gas Light, Chattanooga Gas, Nicor Gas, and Virginia Natural Gas)
- Dominion Energy
- Bluewater Gas Storage, LLC
- CHS Inc.
- Twin Eagle Energy Management
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Christopher Jones; Daniel Archuleta; Brandon Marzo
Other key lawyers
Mindy McGrath; Russel Kooistra