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U.S. Department of Energy Authorizes LNG Exports from an Offshore Project

info • Jun 01, 2017

1.8 billion cubic feet per day

Delfin LNG

The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it has approved a long-term application to export LNG from the first U.S. offshore project, Delfin LNG, LLC. Exports in the amount of 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas are approved from Delfin’s proposed offshore Louisiana floating LNG terminal in the Gulf of Mexico to countries that do not have a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States.

Development of the Delfin project offshore of Cameron Parish, Louisiana will include the construction of floating liquefaction and storage vessels. Due to its offshore location, the environmental review of Delfin was led by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the U.S. Coast Guard.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry stated, “I am pleased that with this authorization the Administration can continue to strengthen the United States as a dominant energy force with further exports of our abundant amounts of natural gas. Investing in American natural gas not only helps our economy and our jobs, but also helps our allies maintain their energy security. This represents a true win-win for everyone involved.”

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