AERA ENERGY LLC v. F.E.R.C.

Nos. 13-1138, 13-1303.

789 F.3d 184 (2015)

AERA ENERGY LLC, et al., Petitioners v. FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, Respondent Anadarko Energy Services Company, et al., Intervenors.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided June 16, 2015.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James F. Moriarty argued the cause for Petitioner Kern River Gas Transmission Company. With him on the briefs were Thomas E. Knight , Jennifer Brough , Matthew T. Eggerding , and J. Gregory Porter.

Katherine B. Edwards argued the cause for petitioners Aera Energy LLC, et al. and supporting intervenors. With her on the joint briefs were John Paul Floom , Erica L. Rancilio , and Norman A. Pedersen.

Lona T. Perry , Deputy Solicitor, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were David L. Morenoff , General Counsel, and Robert H. Solomon , Solicitor.

James F. Moriarty , Thomas E. Knight , Jennifer Brough , Matthew T. Eggerding , and J. Gregory Porter were on the brief for intervenor Kern River Gas Transmission Company in support of respondent.

Andrea J. Chambers , Katharine E. Leesman , Thomas C. Woodworth , Norman A. Pedersen , Katherine B. Edwards , John Paul Floom , Erica L. Rancilio , Keith A. Layton , John R. Ellis , Jonathan J. Newlander , and Richard P. Bonnifield were on the joint brief for intervenors Aera Energy, LLC, et al. in support of respondent.

Concurring statement filed by Senior Circuit Judge SILBERMAN.


Petitioner Kern River Gas Transmission Company owns and operates an interstate pipeline that transports natural gas from its production area in Wyoming to markets in Utah, Nevada, and California. Petitioners Aera Energy LLC and several other natural gas and transportation companies (collectively "Shippers") ship natural...

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