Natural Gas Pipeline Co. v. Corporation Commission of Oklahoma et al.

Opinion summary

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The case involved the Natural Gas Pipeline Company challenging an order by the Corporation Commission of Oklahoma. The commission had mandated that gas producers in a certain field must allocate production among various purchasers, including pipeline companies, to prevent waste and protect correlative rights. The Supreme Court examined whether this state regulation was preempted by federal law under the Natural Gas Act or violated interstate commerce principles. Ultimately, the Court upheld Oklahoma's regulatory authority over natural gas production within its borders as it pertained to conservation efforts and equitable distribution among local markets before entering interstate commerce channels.