Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Grants Partial In-Service Authorization for Golden Pass LNG Terminal

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC a partial in-service authorization for their Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC (NGPL) Interconnect facility, associated with the Golden Pass LNG Export Project in Jefferson County, Texas. This decision was made in response to a request filed by the companies on July 9, 2025. According to the FERC order, the authorization is granted due to compliance with Environmental Condition 12 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's December 21, 2016 Order Granting Authorization under Section 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (Order). The companies have adequately stabilized the areas disturbed by construction and have restored the construction workspaces satisfactorily.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted a partial in-service authorization for Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC's NGPL Interconnect facility on July 23, 2025.
  • The authorization was granted due to compliance with Environmental Condition 12 of the FERC's December 21, 2016 Order Granting Authorization under Section 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act.
  • The affected area, located in Jefferson County, Texas, has been adequately stabilized, and restoration of the construction workspaces is proceeding satisfactorily.
  • Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC have been instructed to comply with all applicable remaining terms and conditions of the Order.
  • The companies have been notified to contact Nina McDaniel, Environmental Project Manager, at (202) 502-8772 with any questions.
  • The partial in-service authorization is a significant development for the Golden Pass LNG Export Project, which aims to export liquefied natural gas from the United States.

Statistics:

  • Date of FERC order: July 23, 2025
  • Date of Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC's request: July 9, 2025
  • Date of FERC's Order Granting Authorization under Section 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act: December 21, 2016
  • File number: CP14-517-000 and CP14-518-000

Sources:

  • FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20426 OFFICE OF ENERGY PROJECTS In Reply Refer To: OEP/DG2E/Gas Branch 2
  • Golden Pass Terminal, LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline, LLC Docket Nos. CP14-517-000 and CP14-518-000 July 23, 2025