Cheniere's Giant LNG Expansion Draft EIS Now Open for Comments
Published Date: 9/23/2026
Notice
Summary
Cheniere and partners want to grow their Corpus Christi LNG terminal in Texas by building a new 26-mile natural gas pipeline, a compressor station, and other facilities. This project aims to boost LNG production to meet global energy needs. People can share their thoughts on the environmental report by November 9, 2026, as the government reviews the plan to keep things safe and green.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
EIS finds only limited adverse effects with mitigation
The draft EIS finds that approving the proposed project, with the mitigation measures it recommends, would cause some limited adverse environmental effects but that most effects would be avoided, mitigated, or reduced to less-than-significant levels. The EIS is intended to identify those mitigation measures for review.
Flaring may cause moderate, long-term visual effects
The draft EIS states that visual effects from flaring could have a moderate and long-term effect on nearby residences, though it concludes these effects would not be significant. If you live near the terminal, visual changes from flaring are specifically called out as an impact.
Draft EIS available only electronically
The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is available only in electronic format on FERC's website and via the eLibrary system. You can download it from https://www.ferc.gov or use eLibrary (enter docket numbers CP26-82, CP26-87, and CP18-513) and contact FERC Online Support at 1-866-208-3676 for help.
Public comment deadline and meeting dates
If you want the Commission to consider your comments on the draft EIS, they must receive them by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 9, 2026. A public comment session is scheduled for October 6, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Central Time at the Portland Community Center in Portland, TX.
Only intervenors can seek rehearing or judicial review
The notice explains that only parties who file a motion to intervene under Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214) will have the right to seek rehearing or judicial review of the Commission's decision; filing environmental comments alone does not grant intervenor status.
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