DLA Piper LLP (US) fields an energy regulatory team that is well versed in representation before FERC and acts in natural gas pipeline rate cases, natural gas certificate issues, compliance and enforcement matters, and participates in natural gas rulemaking on policy issues. Andrea Chambers leads the department and has considerable experience assisting with natural gas pipelines, import permits, ratemaking, certificates and tariffs. Her team includes Carolyn Elizabeth Clarkin, who previously worked at FERC and has experience pertaining to natural gas pipeline infrastructure and rates, LNG authorizations, and oil pipeline rates; and Garrett Kral, who has environmental regulations expertise.
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‘Very competent staff, very responsive and responsible.’
‘They are very skilled, experienced, and maintain excellent communication with clients to keep them informed of all relevant information and activities.’
'They have extensive experience and knowledge specific to federal energy regulations.'
'The firm has strong expertise in FERC and interstate pipeline matters.'
Key clients
- American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)
- Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA)
- Process Gas Consumers Group (PGC)
- Ohio Manufacturers Association (OMA)
- NV Energy, Inc.
- ARC Resources, Ltd.
- Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented four trade associations - Process Gas Consumers Group, Industrial Energy Consumers of America, American Forest & Paper Association, and the Ohio Manufacturers Association - in Columbia Pipeline’s FERC rate case, where Columbia sought a $2.9bn annual cost increase and a $3.5m surcharge.
Practice head
Andrea Chambers
Other key lawyers
Carolyn Elizabeth Clarkin; Garrett Kral