Project Permitting Process

Featured image for “FERC sets July comment deadline for Cheniere’s $2B Sabine Pass LNG expansion”
June 21, 2025

FERC sets July comment deadline for Cheniere’s $2B Sabine Pass LNG expansion

The expansion includes three new liquefaction trains, boosting the terminal’s production capacity by 19 mtpa.

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June 21, 2025

FERC proposes rule change to eliminate construction delays for gas pipeline projects, grants waiver for industry

The gas industry argues that the existing rules have been exploited as a tool by project opponents to unfairly delay infrastructure development.

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June 16, 2025

California Energy Commission approves world’s largest battery storage project by Intersect Power

The 4,600 MWh Darden Clean Energy Project battery system, paired with a 1,150 MW solar facility, marks a milestone in California’s market.

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June 10, 2025

FERC plans final decision for Golden Pass LNG gas supply lateral project for December

The project is intended to diversify the LNG terminal’s feed gas sources.

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June 3, 2025

Williams seeks FERC approval to revive $927M gas pipeline project

The request sites Trump’s executive order for energy abundance, strong market demand, and the need for enhanced reliability.

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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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May 18, 2025

Venture Global urges FERC to promptly reaffirm CP2 LNG project approval

The $28B LNG project awaits a final FERC nod as the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts continued strong global demand for LNG this year.

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May 15, 2025

Woodside seeks eight-month extension for Louisiana LNG project

The request aims to align the in-service date with an updated construction schedule following the Tellurian acquisition.

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May 13, 2025

Interior Dept. backs elimination of FERC rule used to halt pipeline projects

The DOI argues that Order No. 871’s automatic stay provision now hinders energy infrastructure development, contradicting current federal policy.

Featured image for “Venture Global’s CP2 LNG terminal clears court-ordered environmental review”
May 9, 2025

Venture Global’s CP2 LNG terminal clears court-ordered environmental review

The results of the review reaffirms the agency’s original findings of no significant impacts, paving the way for a final decision on the project.

Featured image for “Golden Pass LNG pushes for 10,000-plus workforce to meet export terminal commissioning schedule”
May 7, 2025

Golden Pass LNG pushes for 10,000-plus workforce to meet export terminal commissioning schedule

The requested increase in workers is said to be needed in order for the timely commissioning of three LNG trains expected to enter commercial service later this year.

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April 25, 2025

Golden Pass LNG looks to add a new gas pipeline to bolster supply security

Golden Pass LNG’s permit modification request follows Venture Global LNG’s similar action for its Louisiana terminal.

Featured image for “FERC rejects Plaquemines LNG expansion appeals, paving way for higher terminal output”
April 24, 2025

FERC rejects Plaquemines LNG expansion appeals, paving way for higher terminal output

FERC’s ruling may facilitate similar production boosts at other LNG plants.

Featured image for “Energy Transfer seeks third deadline extension for Louisiana LNG export project”
April 23, 2025

Energy Transfer seeks third deadline extension for Louisiana LNG export project

Company cites COVID-19 pandemic, shifting LNG markets, and Energy Transfer’s takeover as reasons for the delay.

Featured image for “Gulf South Pipeline seeks U.S. approval for $261M natural gas project to serve Southeast”
April 16, 2025

Gulf South Pipeline seeks U.S. approval for $261M natural gas project to serve Southeast

The project will create about 0.28 BCF/d of new firm transportation capacity on Gulf South’s system to serve growing energy needs in the region.

Featured image for “Alaska LNG developers pursue permit transfer to advance $44B export terminal”
April 16, 2025

Alaska LNG developers pursue permit transfer to advance $44B export terminal

Transfer is said to be critical for financing the project, which is needed to address Alaska’s energy crisis.

Featured image for “FERC to issue environmental review for ANR’s $900M Heartland Gas Project in October”
April 14, 2025

FERC to issue environmental review for ANR’s $900M Heartland Gas Project in October

The Heartland project aims to add 0.47 Bcf/d of pipeline capacity by late 2027 to meet rising regional natural gas demand.

Featured image for “Texas LNG export terminal project found to have adverse impacts in draft review”
April 9, 2025

Texas LNG export terminal project found to have adverse impacts in draft review

The supplemental environmental review responds to a court remand, focusing on impacts to communities with environmental justice concerns and air quality monitoring data.

Featured image for “FERC draft review finds adverse impacts from Rio Grande LNG terminal and pipeline project”
April 8, 2025

FERC draft review finds adverse impacts from Rio Grande LNG terminal and pipeline project

The draft review addresses a court order, compelling FERC to properly weigh the LNG project’s impacts on communities, air quality, and a carbon capture proposal.

Featured image for “U.S. agency flags environmental concerns for Kinder Morgan’s Southeast gas pipeline projects”
April 3, 2025

U.S. agency flags environmental concerns for Kinder Morgan’s Southeast gas pipeline projects

The agency finds that the pair of pipeline projects by subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan would span ecologically sensitive watersheds and disturb thousands of acres of land, providing an early glimpse of the extent of mitigation measures required.

Featured image for “FERC approves Enbridge’s $1.1B Ridgeline Expansion gas project in Tennessee, advancing coal phase-out”
April 2, 2025

FERC approves Enbridge’s $1.1B Ridgeline Expansion gas project in Tennessee, advancing coal phase-out

The link will supply a new TVA natural gas power plant, partially replacing nine coal-fired units.

Featured image for “Grupo CLISA subsidiary LED Enterprises seeks FERC approval for 0.8 BCF/d Yuma Pipeline Project in Arizona”
March 20, 2025

Grupo CLISA subsidiary LED Enterprises seeks FERC approval for 0.8 BCF/d Yuma Pipeline Project in Arizona

The 140-mile pipeline project aims to transport natural gas from an existing interconnection to the U.S.-Mexico border, supporting growing energy demand in the region.

Featured image for “TC Energy requests start of East Lateral XPress project serving LNG terminal”
March 17, 2025

TC Energy requests start of East Lateral XPress project serving LNG terminal

The $364 million East Lateral XPress Project will serve Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG project.

Featured image for “Investment firm seeks long-shot revival of California LNG project, citing Trump administration’s push for U.S. energy dominance”
March 6, 2025

Investment firm seeks long-shot revival of California LNG project, citing Trump administration’s push for U.S. energy dominance

The move to resurrect the long-since scuttled project marks renewed optimism among fossil fuel developers under President Trump.

Featured image for “Venture Global gains approval to advance $21B Plaquemines LNG terminal”
December 11, 2024

Venture Global gains approval to advance $21B Plaquemines LNG terminal

The Plaquemines LNG export project is among largest under construction in U.S.

Featured image for “Woodside Energy rebrands Driftwood LNG following acquisition and as project faces headwinds”
December 11, 2024

Woodside Energy rebrands Driftwood LNG following acquisition and as project faces headwinds

The newly named Woodside Louisiana LNG project has faced a number of headwinds, including the loss of initial foundation customers and years-long delays.

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