🚢Analysis of Freeport LNG Export Commencement Deadline Extension Request
Freeport LNG Expansion, L.P. & FLNG Liquefaction 4, LLC; Request for Extension of Export Commencement Deadline
Summary
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) (formerly the Office of Fossil Energy (FE)) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of a request (Request), filed on June 23, 2025, by Freeport LNG Expansion, L.P. and FLNG Liquefaction 4, LLC (collectively, FLEX4). FLEX4 requests to amend its existing authorization to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement countries set forth in DOE/FE Order No. 4374 (as amended)--specifically, to extend the current export commencement deadline in its order. FLEX4 filed the Request under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
Agencies
- Energy Department
Business Impact
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The document concerns a request to extend the deadline for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG), impacting regulatory compliance and trade operations. The extension proposed by FLEX4 in its Application may affect numerous stakeholders, including businesses involved in LNG trading and infrastructure.