DOE Extends Boring Natural Gas Data Forms Indefinitely
Published Date: 7/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Energy wants to keep collecting info on natural gas imports and exports for three more years, without changing the form. This helps them track U.S. natural gas trade and make smart energy decisions. If you’re involved in natural gas trade, this affects you, but there’s no new cost or extra paperwork—just a heads-up to keep sharing the same info.
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Three-Year Extension of Natural Gas Reporting
If you report natural gas imports or exports (including liquefied natural gas, LNG), the Department of Energy proposes to extend the Form FE-746R reporting requirement for three years without any changes. The notice says there will be no new costs or extra paperwork — you should continue submitting the same information on the same form.
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