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The pipeline system connects to two major categories of customers: local utilities that distribute gas to households and large industrial facilities that rely on substantial gas supplies. In many cases, these industrial customers maintain their connections to long-distance pipelines to meet energy demands.
America's pipeline infrastructure is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which ensures fair access for all qualified shippers, allowing for the equitable transportation of gas from origin to consumption points.