Venture Global's $18B Louisiana LNG Behemoth Eyes Approval
Published Date: 12/2/2025
Notice
Summary
Plaquemines Expansion, LLC and Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, LLC want to build a huge new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Louisiana that can produce up to 31 million tons of LNG each year. This $18 billion project could boost energy exports and impact local communities. If you want to get involved or share your thoughts, there's a deadline to step up soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Project size: 31 MTPA, $18 billion cost
The Applicants propose an LNG export terminal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, capable of about 31.0 million tons per annum at peak (about 27.5 MTPA average) with an estimated total cost of $18 billion. The notice says the project could boost energy exports and impact local communities.
Clean Water Act section 401 certificate required
The Applicants state a water quality certificate under Clean Water Act section 401 is required from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the project. The Applicants must submit the request and the certifying agency's decision or evidence of waiver to FERC when available.
You can intervene by Dec 17, 2025
You can file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in FERC Docket CP26-27-000 with no filing fee. The deadline to file a motion to intervene and to submit comments or protests is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 17, 2025.
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