Floating Gas Giant Off Texas: Deepwater Port Dreams Spark Debate
Published Date: 7/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Administration are reviewing a plan to build a big offshore port near Matagorda, Texas, to load liquefied natural gas (LNG) onto ships. This project affects local communities and businesses and will go through an environmental check before moving forward. People can join public meetings soon to share their thoughts and learn more about the project’s timeline and impact.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Proposed Offshore LNG Export Port Details
The application seeks approval to own, build, operate, and later decommission an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) export deepwater port about 10.4 nautical miles (19.2 kilometers) off Matagorda, Texas in water depths of about 65 to 75 feet (20 to 22 meters). The deepwater port would be used to load LNG trading carriers.
Federal EIS and Public Scoping Open
The U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Administration will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the ST LNG Deepwater Port Development Project. The agencies are asking for public participation in the scoping process and have announced an informational open house and a public meeting where you can share comments about the proposed project near Matagorda, Texas.
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