LNG Exporters Seek Permit for Major Terminal Expansion
Published Date: 6/12/2026
Notice
Summary
Venture Global CP2 LNG and CP Express want to expand their LNG export terminal in Louisiana and the pipeline from Texas to Louisiana. This big project will boost LNG export capacity by 11.7 million tonnes per year and add pipeline capacity for 1,900 million cubic feet daily, costing about $826 million. If you’re interested, you’ve got until the intervention deadline to speak up or get involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Major LNG and Pipeline Capacity Expansion
Venture Global filed on May 26, 2026 to expand its CP2 LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana by about 11.7 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefaction/export capacity and to add about 1,900 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of pipeline capacity. The applicants estimate the expansion project cost at $825,971,448.
Public Comment & Intervention Deadline
Any person may file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in the FERC proceeding for dockets CP26-530-000 and CP26-533-000 at no cost. The deadline to file a motion to intervene or submit comments or protests is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2026.
Section 401 Water Quality Certification Needed
The applicants stated that a Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certificate is required for the project from the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and applicants should submit the certification decision or evidence of waiver to FERC.
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