# 2026-11880: Texas LNG Terminal Seeks Massive Expansion Approval

2026-11880, Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline, is a Federal Register notice from Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published 2026-06-12, effective 2026-06-30; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-19).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11880
- As of: 2026-06-19
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11880
- Title: Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 35677
- Published: 2026-06-12
- Effective: 2026-06-30
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-19

## In one line

Texas LNG Terminal Seeks Massive Expansion Approval

## Summary

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!

## Effects PRIA read

- Adds 6.03M tonnes/year LNG Capacity: benefit, medium. On May 26, 2026 Rio Grande LNG Train 6 filed to add another liquefaction train and a new marine jetty at the Rio Grande LNG terminal in Cameron County, Texas. The project would add approximately 6.03 million tonnes per year of LNG production capacity and increase authorized LNG carrier visits to 51…
- Deadline to Intervene: June 30, 2026: cost, low. If you want to become a party in this FERC proceeding you must file a motion to intervene by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2026. Intervenors have the right to request rehearing of Commission orders and to challenge those orders in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal; there is no fee to file.
- 90-Day Environmental Review or Schedule: mixed, medium. Pursuant to FERC rules, within 90 days of this notice staff will either complete the environmental review and place it in the public record or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review that will set milestones and an anticipated date for the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or…
- Section 401 Water Quality Certification Needed: benefit, low. The applicant stated a water quality certificate under Clean Water Act section 401 is required from the Railroad Commission of Texas for the project; Rio Grande LNG Train 6 must submit a copy of the request and then either (1) the certifying agency's decision or (2) evidence of waiver to FERC.

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## Sources
- [2026-11880 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/12/2026-11880/rio-grande-lng-train-6-llc-notice-of-application-and-establishing-intervention-deadline)
- [2026-11880 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-12/pdf/2026-11880.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11880 (as of 2026-06-19).