US approves LNG export extensions

The U.S. Department of Energy extended the terms of seven long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export authorizations through 2050.

This action follows through on the DOE policy statement released in July this year that allows the extension of long-term exports to non-free trade agreement countries.

DOE granted the first seven applications submitted under the new policy to companies with export terminals located or proposed in Louisiana, Maryland, and Texas.

These include Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines LNG, as well as NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project.

Dominion’s Cove Point LNG and Cheniere’s Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III also received extension.

Furthermore, DOE granted the extension to the Freeport three-train facility as well as the proposed fourth-train expansion.

In addition to allowing existing non-FTA authorization holders to apply for the permit, the DOE policy also allows current applicants to amend their pending non-FTA applications to request an export term through 2050.

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

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

Most Popular

Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG to commission fourth tank

US LNG exporter Venture Global LNG has received approval from the US FERC to commission the fourth storage tank with LNG at its Plaquemines plant in Louisiana.

Worley gets full notice to proceed on first phase of CP2 LNG project

Australian engineering firm Worley has received a full notice to proceed from US LNG exporter Venture Global LNG under its reimbursable EPC contract for the first phase of the CP2 LNG project in Louisiana.

US FERC issues final SEIS for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a final supplemental environmental impact statement for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG facility and the accompanying pipeline in Texas. FERC continues to conclude that approval of the projects would result in "less than significant impacts."

More News Like This

Atlantic LNG shipping rates climb, Pacific rates down

Atlantic spot LNG shipping rates increased this week, while Pacific rates declined compared to the week before.

US LNG exports reach 28 cargoes

US liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants shipped 28 cargoes during the week ending July 30. According to the Energy Information Administration, pipeline deliveries to the LNG terminals decreased compared to the prior week.

Tourmaline, Uniper seal long-term gas supply deal

Canada’s largest natural gas producer Tourmaline said it had entered into a long-term LNG feed gas supply agreement with Uniper.

Netherlands was top destination for US LNG cargoes in May

Dutch Gate and Eemshaven LNG terminals were the top destinations for US liquefied natural gas cargoes in May, according to the Department of Energy’s LNG monthly report.