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FERC Issues Notice of Schedule for Environmental Assessment for Golden Pass LNG Terminal's Supply Lateral Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice outlining the schedule for the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) for the Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC's Supply Lateral Project. The project, filed by Golden Pass LNG on April 11, 2025, aims to enhance supply security and flexibility to the LNG terminal by providing access to two additional sources of feed gas. The Commission has identified the intention to prepare an EA for the project, with a planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC has filed an application to amend its existing authorization for the Golden Pass LNG Export Project to construct the Supply Lateral Project.
  • The project purpose is to enhance supply security and flexibility to the LNG terminal by providing access to two additional sources of feed gas.
  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a Notice of Application for the Project on April 24, 2025.
  • The Commission has identified its intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the project.
  • The planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review is as follows: Issuance of EA on September 12, 2025; 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline on December 11, 2025.
  • Golden Pass LNG proposes to construct and operate approximately 1.1 miles of 42-inch-diameter natural gas supply lateral pipeline, a receipt interconnect station, a meter station, and associated appurtenant facilities.
  • The project would temporarily use 33 acres of land during construction and 17 acres would permanently impacted for operation.
  • The Commission has received no comments on the proposed project, and all substantive comments received will be addressed in the EA.
  • The Commission offers a free service called eSubscription to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets.
  • The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings.

Statistics:

  • 1.1 miles of 42-inch-diameter natural gas supply lateral pipeline would be constructed and operated.
  • Approximately 33 acres of land would be temporarily used during construction, and 17 acres would permanently impacted for operation.
  • 90 days would be allowed for federal agencies to reach a final decision on the federal authorization request.
  • September 12, 2025, is the planned schedule for the issuance of the EA.
  • December 11, 2025, is the 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline.

Sources:

  • FERC, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC Docket No. CP25-205- 000 NOTICE OF SCHEDULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE SUPPLY LATERAL PROJECT" (June 9, 2025)
  • Golden Pass Products LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC, 157 FERC P 61,222 (2016) (December 2016 Order)
  • FERC, "eLibrary" link on the FERC website (www.ferc.gov)
  • FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for assistance with access to eLibrary.

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