Golden Pass LNG gets FERC OK to export commissioning cargoes

FERC said on Wednesday that it granted Golden Pass LNG’s request to export LNG produced during commissioning activities by LNG marine vessels.

In its submittal on March 31, Golden Pass requested a notice to proceed with loading its first commissioning cargo.

“To meet the schedule provided, GPLNG is requesting authorization for the commissioning cargoes on or before April 15, 2026,” it said.

Golden Pass LNG noted that DOE previously granted the export of commissioning cargoes to FTA and non-FTA countries under a long-term authorization to export LNG for a term beginning on the date of first export but no later than March 31, 2027.

With the first export of LNG from Train 1, Golden Pass LNG will file weekly commissioning reports with FERC, it added.

Golden Pass LNG announced on Monday that it has achieved first production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the first liquefaction train

First LNG paves the way for Golden Pass LNG to deliver its first cargo, achieve sustained liquefaction operations, and meet its commercial and strategic objectives, it said.

Golden Pass anticipates beginning LNG exports to global customers in the second quarter of 2026.

The LNG terminal has three liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 18.1 million tons per year, five 155,000 cbm LNG storage tanks, and two marine berths to accommodate the world’s largest LNG carriers.

State-owned QatarEnergy, whose LNG and other facilities in Ras Laffan were recently attacked, owns a 70 percent stake in the Golden Pass project and will offtake 70 percent of the capacity, while US energy firm ExxonMobil has a 30 percent share.