Stan Horton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP Joins the EIC Board

We are pleased to announce that Stan Horton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP has recently been appointed to the Energy Infrastructure Council Board of Directors. We are excited to welcome Stan to the EIC Board. With more than 40 years of experience in the natural gas and energy industry, his extensive industry knowledge will be a meaningful addition to the board and to advancing EIC’s mission.

EIC Files Comments with the SEC re: Climate Disclosures

On March 15, 2021, then Acting SEC Chair Allison Lee requested public comments regarding climate change disclosure requirements. On June 14, EIC filed comments in response to this request. EIC’s comments may be found under “Read More”.

EIC Files Comments in FERC's NOI on Certification of Interstate Natural Gas Facilities

On February 18, FERC reopened its review of the 1999 Policy Statement on the certification of new interstate natural gas facilities - Docket No. PL18-1-000. This effort is intended to build upon FERC’s April 2018 Notice of Inquiry (NOI). FERC is looking for new information and additional perspectives to help guide its review. As such, this NOI reissues prior questions raised in the 2018 NOI, modifies some of these prior questions (primarily concerning the scope of authority for NEPA review and GHG emissions), and adds a new category of questions on Environmental Justice.

EIC Files Comments in FERC Algonquin Gas Transmission Proceeding

On May 5, 2021, EIC filed a reply brief in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order Establishing Briefing in Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 174 FERC ¶ 61,126 in Docket CP16-9-012 – Atlantic Bridge Project. EIC’s comments may be found HERE.

EIC Endorses the Financing Our Energy Future Act

On March 25, Senators Coons (D-DE) and Moran (R-KS) re-introduced the Financing Our Energy Future Act (S. 1034), bipartisan legislation that would expand the MLP structure to include renewable and alternative energy, including CCUS. Congressmen Thompson (D-CA) and Estes (R-KS) re-introduced bipartisan companion legislation. More information can be found HERE. In endorsing the legislation, EIC’s Lori Ziebart stated: “The MLP structure continues to be a successful means of raising capital through the public markets to support the buildout of our nation’s critical energy infrastructure.

Crestwood, Enterprise, ONEOK, Western Midstream, and Williams Complete Midstream ESG Reporting Template

(Washington, DC – February 24, 2021) – The Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC) and GPA Midstream Association (“Associations”) today commended member companies Crestwood Equity Partners LP, Enterprise Products Partners L.P., ONEOK Inc., Western Midstream Partners, LP and The Williams Companies, Inc. for their leadership in ESG and early adoption and completion of the EIC/GPA Midstream ESG Reporting Template (“Template”) that was released in December 2020.

December 2, 2020: EIC and GPA Midstream Announce First-Ever Midstream ESG Reporting Template

EIC Files Comments on Draft Form 1065 Instructions re: Partner's Capital Account Analysis

EIC Files Comments on US Army Corps of Engineers' Proposed Modifications and Revisions to Nationwide Permits

EIC Files Comments on SEC's Proposed Changes to Reporting Thresholds for Institutional Investment Managers

On September 29, EIC, together with several EIC member companies filed comments on the SEC’s proposed changes to Form 13F regarding the reporting thresholds for institutional investment managers.

Congratulations to EIC member company DCP Midstream

Pablo Mercado, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, EnLink Midstream LLC Joins the EIC Board

We are pleased to announce that Pablo Mercado, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of EnLink Midstream LLC has recently been appointed to the Energy Infrastructure Council Board of Directors. We are excited to welcome Pablo whose 20 years of experience in finance and corporate development in the energy industry will be a valuable addition to our current board and EIC’s ongoing mission. Pablo joins the Board following the departure of EIC Board member Eric Batchelder, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at EnLink Midstream, LLC.

Energy Infrastructure Council Expresses Deep Concern over Court Decision to Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline

(Washington, DC) Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC) President & CEO Lori Ziebart today issued a statement expressing deep concern over the decision by Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to temporarily shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline pending an environmental review. Ziebart said the ruling reflected, “Yet another sweeping decision by a single U.S. District Court that upends the stability of our nation’s critical energy value chain, unnecessarily increases costs for American consumers, and endangers our energy security.

Chris Herbold Joins the EIC Board of Directors

Chris Herbold, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. joins the EIC Board We are pleased to announce that Chris Herbold, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. has recently been appointed to the Energy Infrastructure Council Board of Directors. We are excited to welcome Chris, whose more than two decades of experience in energy infrastructure finance and accounting, as well as his responsibilities overseeing investor relations, government relations, communications, accounting and tax, complement our existing board and will prove invaluable to the EIC.

Evan A. Junek, Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, Joins EIC Board

Evan A. Junek, Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, Joins EIC Board The EIC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Evan A. Junek, Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, has joined the Board. Evan Junek is a Managing Director in J.P. Morgan’s Corporate Finance Advisory group. Corporate Finance Advisory provides senior-level corporate finance advice to major global corporations across industries. Most recently, Mr. Junek has advised various senior executives and boards on valuation, capital structure, capital allocation, spin-offs, and other shareholder value enhancement strategies.

EIC Files Comments on NEPA Modernization Proposals

On March 10, EIC filed comments with the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) on NEPA modernization proposals.

EIC Supports Effectiveness of Natural Gas Act

On February 3, 2020, EIC joined INGAA and other trade associations in supporting the effectiveness of the Natural Gas Act in building out necessary and essential natural gas infrastructure.

EIC Files Comments on Proposed Updates to SEC Rule 14a-8

On February 3, 2020, EIC filed comments on proposed updates to SEC Rule 14a-8.

Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC) Announces Formation

Today, July 29, 2019, the Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC) announces its formation. EIC’s membership includes and is open to traditional and renewable energy infrastructure companies irrespective of company form, including public and private C-corporations, LLCs and partnerships, MLPs, infrastructure REITS and Yieldcos. The formation of EIC reflects the desire to adapt to the evolving industry landscape for companies developing and operating energy infrastructure and to address core public policy issues critical to investment in America’s energy infrastructure.