Hogan Lovells US LLP supports clients throughout the whole lifecycle of pipeline infrastructure development, from project planning and environmental reviews to prosecution and defense of permit applications before FERC and federal courts. The Washington DC-based team has particular expertise in LNG-related matters, routinely advising on Section 4 proceedings as well as on commercial issues relating to LNG export demand. The practice is led by Stefan Krantz, who has significant experience advising major pipeline companies in connection with large natural gas pipeline delivery systems. Greg Junge specializes in advising pipeline clients in certificate and abandonment proceedings and natural gas pipeline certificate regulation. Zachary Launer represents major corporations in rate cases, while Allison Hellreich supports a broad range of energy industry participants, including natural gas pipeline companies, with regulatory and transactional matters.
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  • ‘Tremendous experience in almost every aspect of the energy industry. They are a go-to firm for almost every issue. FERC compliance is particularly strong.’

  • ‘Great customer service/responsiveness.’

  • 'Greg Junge is the consummate FERC practitioner. He has seen and done it all under the natural gas act. No-nonsense practical legal advice knows our business model.'

  • 'The individuals I use at the firm are rarely unfamiliar with a new issue. This saves our company, time, and money. Quick phone calls almost always lead to the answers I need.'

  • 'They are strategic, thoughtful, and conduct themselves as if they are in house. They care just as much as we do about the quality of the outcome.'

  • 'Stefan Krantz is a trusted business partner. He guides us on all elements of our business, and he truly cares about what we do and how we do it. The quality of his work and thought process is unsurpassed.'

Kernmandanten

  • Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC
  • ANR Pipeline Company
  • TC Energy
  • Texas Gas Transmission
  • Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC
  • Gulf South Pipeline
  • Northern Border Pipeline Co.
  • UGI Sunbury
  • Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.
  • Texas LNG Brownsville LLC

Highlight-Mandate

  • Defended pipeline company Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, a subsidiary of TC Energy, against allegations made by Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC, a natural gas exploration and production company.
  • Represented ANR throughout the entire process of preparing, filing, litigating, and ultimately achieving a favorable settlement in its most recent Natural Gas Act Section 4 rate filing.
  • Represented Texas Gas Transmission in obtaining and defending regulatory approvals for its Henderson County Expansion Project, which aims to facilitate a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by, among other things, allowing Texas Gas’ customer to retire existing coal-fired generating facilities and to add new wind and solar resources.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Stefan Krantz

Praxisleitung

Stefan Krantz

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Greg Junge; Zachary Launer; Allison Hellreich