May 21, 2025
NextDecade challenges FERC’s environmental review of Rio Grande LNG
The Houston-based developer asserts that FERC staff overstepped their authority in the draft review, citing recent executive orders.

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Filing Date: May 19, 2025
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NextDecade Corp. disputes FERC’s draft environmental impact statement on its Rio Grande LNG export terminal, arguing it exceeds FERC’s authority following key executive orders. The company urges FERC to revise the final review to reflect its input, according to comments filed May 19.
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Tags: Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Review, LNG, LNG Projects, Natural Gas, Project Permitting Process
Entities: NextDecade Corp.
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Regions: Texas
States: Texas
Regulators: FERC
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