FERC Approves Freeport LNG Export Project under Natural Gas Act

FERC announced it authorized Freeport LNG Development L.P. ("Freeport") to construct and operate facilities to liquefy and export domestic natural gas from its existing liquefied natural gas ("LNP") import terminal located near the city of Freeport, Texas.

In addition, FERC authorized Freeport's Phase II Modification Project, which would revamp the previously authorized but unconstructed Phase II Project. The Phase II Modification Project comprises three major components: reorientation of the Phase II dock, modification of the transfer facilities, and modification of access roads at the terminal.

This is the third LNG export project authorized by FERC. According to FERC, the authorization "adopts FERC environmental staff's recommendations by requiring the company to adhere to more than 80 conditions to mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts."

See: FERC Press Release; FERC Order.