# 2025-15808: Neptune LNG Deepwater Port Takes Extended Operational Break

2025-15808, Deepwater Port License: Amendment of the Neptune LNG LLC Deepwater Port License and Temporary Suspension of Operations at the Neptune LNG Deepwater Port, is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Maritime Administration published 2025-08-19 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-15808
- Title: Deepwater Port License: Amendment of the Neptune LNG LLC Deepwater Port License and Temporary Suspension of Operations at the Neptune LNG Deepwater Port
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Maritime Administration
- Citation: 90 FR 40466
- Published: 2025-08-19
- Effective: unknown
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Neptune LNG Deepwater Port Takes Extended Operational Break

## Summary

Neptune LNG LLC got the green light to pause operations at their Neptune Deepwater Port for a longer time. This means the port won’t be active for now, but the company’s license has been updated to reflect this pause. If you’re involved with Neptune or the port, expect some changes in timing but no new costs announced yet.

## Abstract

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) provides notice of its decision to approve the request of Neptune LNG LLC (Neptune) to extend the suspension of port operations at the Neptune Deepwater Port (Neptune Port) and its amending of the Neptune Deepwater Port License (License) to that effect.

## Effects PRIA read

- Neptune port operations paused longer: mixed, low. The Maritime Administration approved Neptune LNG LLC’s request to extend the suspension of operations at the Neptune Deepwater Port and amended its license to reflect that suspension. If you work with or rely on the Neptune port, expect changes in timing; the notice says no new costs were announced.

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## Sources
- [2025-15808 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/19/2025-15808/deepwater-port-license-amendment-of-the-neptune-lng-llc-deepwater-port-license-and-temporary)
- [2025-15808 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-19/pdf/2025-15808.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-15808 (as of 2026-06-08).