March 20, 2025

FERC reaffirms denial of Shell’s access to Venture Global Calcasieu Pass confidential documents

The ruling marks a decisive blow to the oil major’s dispute over its supply contract with Venture Global LNG.

Initial Ruling Upheld: FERC upheld the administrative law judge’s decision, denying Shell Plc's motion to compel Venture Global Calcasieu Pass to produce non-public documents filed before January 1, 2022. The ruling marks the latest in a series of setbacks in an ongoing dispute concerning allegations by the oil major that Venture Global has failed to live up to the terms ...

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Filing Date: March 20, 2025

Docket Numbers:

CP15-550

Short Summary:

FERC upheld the administrative law judge’s decision, denying Shell Plc’s motion to compel Venture Global Calcasieu Pass to produce non-public documents filed before January 1, 2022. The ruling marks the latest in a series of setbacks in an ongoing dispute concerning allegations by the oil major that Venture Global has failed to live up to the terms of its supply contract.

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Categories:

Legal Challenges & Disputes

Tags: Complaint, LNG, LNG Projects, Natural Gas

Entities: Shell Plc, Venture Global LNG Inc.

Markets:

Regions: Central

States: Louisiana

Regulators: FERC

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Documents:

LNG Project – Order on Initial Decision