FERC Scopes Rio Grande LNG Expansion: Public Comments Wanted
Published Date: 8/3/2026
Notice
Summary
Rio Grande LNG wants to expand its natural gas facility in Cameron County, Texas, and the government is getting ready to study how this might affect the environment. They’re asking the public to share their thoughts and concerns before making any big decisions. This process will take some months and could impact local communities and the environment, so your voice matters!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Your Land Could Be Used or Taken
If you own property in Cameron County, Texas near the Rio Grande LNG Terminal, construction would disturb about 303 acres for Train 6, 22 acres for Berth 3, and use about 383 acres of temporary offsite construction yards; about 51 acres would be maintained for permanent operation. FERC notes landowners were given a fact sheet that discusses the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings.
Quantified Air Emissions Near You
Operation of the proposed Train 6 would produce about 277 tons per year of nitrogen oxide emissions, 7 tons per year of PM2.5 (particulate matter 2.5 microns or less), and 5.8 tons per year of hazardous air pollutant emissions near the Brownsville Ship Channel in Cameron County, Texas.
Open Water and Marine Area Disturbance
The notice states that construction would affect about 28.7 acres of open water in the Brownsville Ship Channel during Project construction, which will be evaluated in the environmental review.
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