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Our Liquids Pipeline Regulatory lawyers represent pipelines, as well as pipeline customers, in the development of new pipeline projects, whether in negotiating Transportation Service Agreements or counseling regarding the open season and declaratory order process at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). We also file tariffs at FERC on behalf of crude oil and petroleum products clients, and counsel pipelines regarding their rates, terms and conditions of service, and compliance with FERC’s regulations.
We have highly skilled attorneys in areas such as master limited partnerships, project development, joint ventures, initial public offerings, private placements, private equity, environmental regulation, project finance, MLP/entity/project development tax matters, civil litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust. While many large firms can boast of general experience in these areas, our partners have developed their in-depth knowledge in the context of the energy industry and specifically the liquids industry. This gives our Liquids Pipeline Regulation lawyers the ability to tap quickly and seamlessly into an extensive network within the firm of attorneys with a vast knowledge of any issue that may arise.
Represented a developer of an interstate crude oil pipeline in the Midwest regarding FERC rate and tariff requirements for new pipelines and obtained a declaratory order from FERC regarding shipper commitments and the open season, as well as approval of its tariff
Representing a developer of interstate refined products pipelines in the Gulf Coast region regarding FERC rate and tariff requirements for new pipelines, including associated policies regarding shipper commitments and open seasons
Represented an oil producer in the Rocky Mountain region in negotiating a crude oil Transportation Services Agreement
Represented an oil and gas producer in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. in negotiating a natural gas liquids Transportation Services Agreement
Created a regulatory compliance plan for one of the country’s largest operators of natural gas and liquids pipeline infrastructure
At Vinson & Elkins, we bring decades of knowledge, skill, and experience to our clients’ most complex legal matters.
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Client Alerts
The CFTC’s New Enforcement Policy and its Interplay with FERC Enforcement
On May 19, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or the “Commission”) Division of Enforcement issued a new staff …
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026 • 9-minute read
Podcasts
Powering Progress Episode 3 – The Fuel Behind the Future: How AI Gets Its Power
As demand for computing power grows, so does the need for reliable and scalable energy supply. For many projects, that …
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026 • 9-minute read
Client Alerts
In a significant order addressing the rate design and regulatory compliance obligations of intrastate pipelines providing interstate transportation service under Section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (“NGPA”), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) has clarified the application of the Straight-Fixed Variable (“SFV”) rate design methodology and minimum rate requirements applicable to pipelines offering service under NGPA Section 311.
December 22, 2025 • V&E Energy Update
December 22, 2025 • 5-minute read
Client Alerts
President Trump Targets State Laws That Burden Energy Production
On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Protecting American Energy From State Overreach” (the “Executive Order”), which directs the United States Attorney General to identify and halt the enforcement of state laws and civil actions that burden energy production and may be preempted by Federal law or are otherwise unconstitutional.
April 11, 2025 • V&E Energy Update
April 11, 2025 • 6-minute read
Client Alerts
A series of recent actions undertaken by President Biden, near the end of his term, and President Trump, in the early days of his presidency, have called into question a key issue under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (“OCSLA”) — whether the President can revoke a previous President’s withdrawal of areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf (“OCS”) from oil and gas leasing.
March 26, 2025 • V&E Environmental Update Published by Energy Law Report, June 2025
March 26, 2025 • 8-minute read
Event Recaps
2024 Energy Regulatory Conference
On November 14, Vinson & Elkins hosted an Energy Regulatory Conference in its Houston office.
November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024 • 2-minute read
Client Alerts
On October 17, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) issued a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Supplemental NOPR”) that proposes a reduction to the currently effective index by one percent.
October 18, 2024 • V&E Energy Update
October 18, 2024 • 3-minute read
