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FERC Issues Construction Inspection Report for Louisiana LNG Project

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A recent construction inspection report issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) confirms that the Woodside Louisiana LNG Project is progressing as planned. The report, conducted on May 14, 2025, did not identify any significant problem areas or instances of non-compliance with FERC's authorization.

The Woodside Louisiana LNG Project, located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, involves the construction of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal, an associated 96-mile interstate natural gas pipeline, and various infrastructure and support facilities. The project has the capacity to produce up to 27.6 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG for export.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC report noted that construction activities at the Export Terminal site consisted of continued foundation installation at Plant 1, underground firewater piping installation at Plant 1, and other activities such as LNG Tank 1 foundation prep work and foundation installation prep work for the LNG crane towers and staircase.
  • The inspection reviewed engineering design documents, construction plans/procedures, and inspection and test records (ITRs) and did not identify any inconsistencies with the designs and plans filed with and approved by FERC.
  • The Construction Inspection Report noted that Bechtel, the contractor, has devised a plan to repair the reduced pile embedment in the foundation of the LNG tanks, and that most of the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) items had been subsequently corrected or were in progress.
  • The report concluded that construction activities observed during the inspection comply with the designs and plans filed with and approved by FERC, and no problem areas were identified during the inspection.

Statistics:

  • The Woodside Louisiana LNG Project has a capacity to produce up to 27.6 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG for export.
  • The project involves the construction of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal with five liquefaction plants, three LNG storage tanks, and marine facilities including three marine berths.
  • The project also includes an associated 96-mile interstate natural gas pipeline with three compressor stations, an approximately 3.4-mile lateral pipeline, and 14 various interconnects with interstate natural gas pipelines.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Construction Inspection Report, Docket No.: CP17-117, Document Accession #: 20250613-3058, Filed Date: 06/13/2025.

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