LNG Ownership Shuffle: Commonwealth Changes Hands Without Fanfare
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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Summary
Commonwealth LNG, LLC is changing who owns the company upstream, and the Department of Energy is letting everyone know about it. If you want to speak up or get involved, you have until December 3, 2025, to send in your comments. This change doesn’t mention any money shifts but could affect how natural gas is imported or exported.
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