FERC Approves LNG Export Projects in Texas and Louisiana

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today approved the Driftwood LNG and Pipeline projects, and the Port Arthur LNG and Pipeline projects.

Driftwood LNG is a proposed 27.6 million tonnes per annum liquefaction export facility near Lake Charles, Louisiana. The associated Driftwood pipeline is a 96-mile proposed pipeline connecting to the facility. Driftwood LNG LLC is owned by Tellurian Inc. The current schedule calls for a final investment decision this year as well as the start of construction.

President and CEO Meg Gentle said, “Tellurian thanks FERC and other state and federal agencies for their diligence and for working alongside our team over the past three years to ensure that we bring the Driftwood project to the market safely and efficiently. We look forward to beginning construction and delivering first LNG in 2023.”

FERC also approved the siting, construction and operation of the Sempra Port Arthur Liquefaction Project.

The Port Arthur Liquefaction Project would have a total production capacity of an estimated 13.5 million metric tons per year and would be located at the site of a previously approved but unbuilt import terminal proposed by Port Arthur LNG in the vicinity of Port Arthur, Texas.

Today’s orders show that FERC is making a lot of headway on processing LNG applications in a more efficient manner, and I’m proud of the work that we are doing,” FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee said. “LNG exports can help increase the availability of inexpensive, clean-burning fuel to our global allies who are looking for an efficient, affordable, environmentally friendly source of generation. FERC continues to focus on developing a regulatory ecosystem that allows new technologies to flourish.”