Venture Global gets DOE OK to boost Calcasieu Pass LNG exports

Venture Global said the uprate approval increases Calcasieu Pass’ permitted peak liquefaction capacity from 12.0 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 12.4 mtpa.

In a separate statement, DOE announced that it signed a final authorization for additional LNG exports to non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) countries from Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass project in Cameron Parish.

This authorization allows Calcasieu Pass to export an additional 20 billion cubic feet of natural gas as LNG per year—an amount that could support approximately five additional cargoes per year, it said.

In June, Venture Global LNG received approval from the US FERC to increase the peak liquefaction capacity of its Calcasieu Pass LNG terminal.

“Venture Global thanks its regulators, including DOE, for their efforts in prioritizing and streamlining approvals for critical energy infrastructure projects. These multibillion dollar investments will be key as the United States strengthens global energy security and increases energy trade with our partners around the world,” said Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel.

Calcasieu Pass, Venture Global’s first project, reached first LNG production in 2022 and began commercial operations in April 2025.

The company’s second facility, Plaquemines LNG, began LNG production in December 2024.

Moreover, Venture Global’s third project, CP2, received DOE export authorization and FERC approval in March 2025 and May 2025, respectively.

Venture Global recently took a final investment decision on the first phase of its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana.

The company also closed the $15.1 billion project financing, claiming that it represents the largest standalone project financing ever.