🌍Sabine Pass LNG Export Amendment Notice and Business Impact Overview
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an amendment (Amendment), filed on June 6, 2025, by Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC and Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V, LLC (collectively, Sabine Pass). Sabine Pass is amending its pending application requesting long-term authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) filed on March 1, 2024, and later supplemented (together, 2024 Application), to change the requested export volume and export term. No other part of the 2024 Application is affected. Sabine Pass filed the Amendment under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
Learn More🚢Analysis of Freeport LNG Export Commencement Deadline Extension Request
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).
Learn More🔥Mexico Pacific Limited LLC Seeks Extension for LNG Export Operations
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 an application (Extension Application), filed on June 18, 2025, by Mexico Pacific Limited LLC (MXP). MXP asks DOE to amend its existing authorization to re-export U.S.-sourced natural gas in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the proposed Saguaro Energ[iacute]a Facility (Facility), to be located in Mexico, to non-free trade agreement countries set forth in DOE/FE Order No. 4312 (as amended)--specifically, to extend the current export commencement deadline in its order. MXP filed the Extension Application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
Learn More⚓Deepwater Port License Application for ST LNG Project in Texas
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announce they have received an application from ST LNG, LLC (ST LNG or Applicant) for the licensing of a deepwater port and that the application for the ST LNG Deepwater Port Development Project contains information sufficient to commence processing. This notice summarizes the Applicant's plans and the procedures that will be considered during the application review process.
Learn More🚛Compliance Correction for LNG Transport Regulations by DOT
The Department of Transportation has corrected regulatory provisions concerning the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, specifically addressing the minimum wall thickness requirements for outer jacket shells and heads. This correction aims to enhance safety standards in hazardous materials transportation.
Learn More🚂Regulatory Changes on LNG Transportation - Business Implications
PHMSA, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration, is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations in response to the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Sierra Club, et al. v. DOT, et al., No. 20-1317 (Jan. 17, 2025).
Learn More⛽Louisiana LNG Requests Extension for Export Commencement Deadline
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 May 29, 2025, by Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC (Louisiana LNG). Louisiana LNG 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. 4373 (as amended)-- specifically, to extend the current export commencement deadline in its order. Louisiana LNG filed the Request under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
Learn More⛽Delfin LNG's Request to Amend Export Authorization Noticed
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) (formerly the Office of Fossil Energy) of the Department of Energy (DOE), gives notice (Notice) of receipt of a request (Request), filed on May 2, 2025, by Delfin LNG LLC (Delfin). Delfin 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. 4028, as amended, by extending the current commencement of export operations deadline from Delfin's proposed floating LNG (FLNG) liquefaction facility (Project) to June 1, 2031. Delfin also asks that its existing authorization be amended to reflect a facility redesign that includes three FLNG vessels instead of the original four. Delfin filed its Request under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and DOE's regulations.
Learn More🛢️Pipeline Safety
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, PHMSA intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing the potential environmental impacts of amendments to the pipeline safety regulations governing liquefied natural gas (LNG). This document initiates the process for determining the scope of considerations to be addressed in the EIS and for identifying any significant environmental matters related to the proposed action. PHMSA invites comments from Federal, State, and local agencies, Indian tribes, stakeholders, and the public in this scoping process to help identify any matters of environmental significance, as well as reasonable alternatives to be examined in the EIS.
Learn More🌊Lake Charles LNG Export Seeks Amendment to Operations Deadline
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) (formerly the Office of Fossil Energy) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Extension Application), filed on April 17, 2025, by Lake Charles LNG Export Company, LLC (Lake Charles LNG Export). Lake Charles LNG Export asks DOE to amend its existing authorizations to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement countries set forth in DOE/FE Order Nos. 3868 and 4010 (both as amended)--specifically, to extend the current commencement of export operations deadline in both orders. Lake Charles LNG Export filed the Extension Application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
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