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In the Matter of Southern Union Company and CMS Energy Corporation.
FTC Matter/File Number
0310068
Docket Number
C-4087
Enforcement Type
Part 2 Consents
Federal Court
Eastern District of Virginia
Case Summary
Southern Union Company settled antitrust concerns stemming from its proposed acquisition of the Panhandle pipeline from CMS Energy Corporation. The consent order permitted the acquisition but required Southern Union to terminate an agreement to manage the Central pipeline which transports natural gas to several counties in Missouri and Kansas.