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Daniel Poynor

Daniel Poynor

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Oil & Gas Pipelines | Energy Transition | Data Centers

Career

Daniel Poynor, the head of Steptoe's pipeline practice, represents oil and gas pipeline companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and appellate courts. Daniel's clients benefit from his extensive experience with the range of economic and regulatory issues involving oil and gas pipeline rates and regulated practices. He helps pipeline clients craft effective strategies for establishing and maintaining profitable rate levels, including through cost-of-service, market-based, indexed and negotiated ratemaking. Daniel guides clients on new pipeline and pipeline expansion projects, and advises on capacity allocation, regulatory compliance, jurisdiction, and tariff issues.

Professional Memberships

Chair, Oil Pipelines Committee, Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section, American Bar Association

Editor, Recent Developments in Infrastructure and Regulated Industries, American Bar Association

Oil Pipeline Regulation Committee, Energy Bar Association

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Daniel Poynor is noted for his experience representing oil and gas pipeline owners in a range of disputes before FERC. He has particular expertise in ratemaking proceedings.

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