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2026-11880 — Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline

Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC wants to expand its Texas LNG terminal by adding a new liquefaction train and marine jetty, boosting production by over 6 million tonnes per year and allowing more LNG ships to dock. This means more energy and business for the area, but folks have a deadline to speak up or get involved. The project is moving fast, so keep an eye on the clock and your calendars!

2026-11881 — Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC, Venture Global CP Express, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline

Venture Global CP2 LNG and CP Express want to expand their LNG export terminal in Louisiana and the pipeline from Texas to Louisiana. This big project will boost LNG export capacity by 11.7 million tonnes per year and add pipeline capacity for 1,900 million cubic feet daily, costing about $826 million. If you’re interested, you’ve got until the intervention deadline to speak up or get involved!

2026-11846 — Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing new and updated natural gas pipeline rate filings that could change how much customers pay starting as soon as July 1, 2026. Pipeline companies like DCP Guadalupe and Transcontinental Gas are asking for rate changes or corrections, and the public has until late June or early August to share their thoughts. These updates affect energy companies and customers who rely on natural gas, with some changes already effective or coming soon.

2026-11879 — Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline

Northern Natural Gas Company wants to build new pipelines and a compressor station in New Mexico and Texas to boost gas delivery to a power plant and improve their system’s reliability. The project will cost about $105 million, and they’re asking to include these costs in their regular rates. If you’re interested, you need to act before the deadline to get involved in the decision.

2026-11878 — California Department of Water Resources; Notice of Availability and Adoption of Final Environmental Assessment

The California Department of Water Resources has shared its final environmental assessment, which looks at how a new water project might affect the environment. This update mainly impacts local communities and water users by ensuring the project is safe and eco-friendly. The assessment is now official, so the project can move forward without delays or extra costs.

2026-11782 — Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds from companies like NextEra Energy and ETC Tiger Pipeline. These filings could change how much customers pay starting as soon as June or July 2026. If you want to speak up or get involved, you need to act before the deadlines in mid to late June.

Previous: 2025-09601 — Hydro Kennebec, LLC; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application

Hydro Kennebec, LLC asked Maine’s environmental agency for permission to keep their water clean while running a project. Maine has one year, until May 8, 2026, to approve or deny this request. If they don’t decide by then, it’s like they said yes automatically—so the project can move forward without delay.

Next: 2025-09603 — Isabella Partners; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

Isabella Partners wants to add a new 5-megawatt generator to the Isabella Hydroelectric Project in California, boosting its power from 12.8 MW to 17.8 MW. The government reviewed the plan and found it won’t harm the environment if certain protections are followed. People have until June 20, 2025, to share their thoughts, and this upgrade could mean more clean energy for the area.