US grants three more LNG export extensions

The US Department of Energy extended the terms of three long-term liquefied natural gas export authorizations through 2050.

These approvals follow seven LNG export term extensions issued last week pursuant to an export term policy statement DOE finalized in July.

The new term extensions include Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi LNG export terminals, operating in Louisiana and Texas, respectively.

Furthermore, DOE granted an extension to Sempra Energy’s Port Arthur LNG project proposed for Port Arthur, Texas.

These issuances extend each project’s export authorization to both free trade and non-free trade agreement countries through December 31, 2050.

The US is the top global producer of natural gas and is currently in its fourth consecutive year as a net exporter.

To date, US LNG exports have reached 38 countries across five continents, according to DOE.

- Advertisements -

Most Popular

QatarEnergy picks shipowners for 18 giant LNG carriers

LNG giant QatarEnergy has selected shipowners to own and operate 18 Q-Max LNG carriers as part of its massive...

VTTI, IKAV to take majority stake in Italy’s Adriatic LNG terminal

Rotterdam-based storage terminal owner VTTI, co-owned by Vitol, IFM, and Adnoc, joined forces with German asset manager IKAV to...

Seapeak says working on charter and other opportunities for six LNG carriers

Stonepeak's Seapeak is pursuing various opportunities relating to six of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers which are scheduled...

More News Like This

UK remains top importer of US LNG

The United Kingdom was the top destination for US liquefied natural gas supplies for the second month in a...

Atlantic LNG shipping rates up, European prices continue to climb

Atlantic spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) freight rates increased this week, while Pacific rates dropped compared to the week...

US weekly LNG exports down

US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports dropped in the week ending March 20 compared to the week before mostly...

Freeport LNG says to boost capacity to about 16.5 mtpa

Freeport LNG, the operator of the three-train 15 mtpa liquefaction plant in Texas, will soon be able to produce...