FERC Issues Positive Construction Inspection Report for Venture Global Plaquemines LNG Project

Strategic Insights -

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently conducted a construction inspection of the Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, LLC Plaquemines LNG Project in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. On June 24 and 25, 2025, FERC staff inspected various areas of the project, including the Export Terminal, Feed Gas Booster Compressor Area, and Free Field Seismic Monitor. The inspection aimed to verify compliance with FERC's construction authorizations and environmental conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The construction inspection found no problem areas or non-compliances, and no follow-up letter was required.
  • The inspected areas included the Export Terminal, Feed Gas Booster Compressor Area, Free Field Seismic Monitor, and other project facilities.
  • The inspection verified that construction activities were within approved workspace limits and that design changes were being assessed for compliance with approved plans and designs.
  • FERC staff noted that tagging on fire extinguishers on intermediate level decks was not found, but Plaquemines team installed the tagging upon the finding.
  • The inspection confirmed that instrumentation installation and tagging on vessels and heat exchangers were consistent with design drawings.
  • FERC staff also observed the process of optimizing the control room for better alarm management and discussed incident drills performed monthly.

Statistics:

  • The project has a nameplate liquefaction and export capacity of approximately 20 million metric tons per annum (MTPA).
  • The peak achievable capacity is 27.2 MTPA under optimal operating conditions.
  • The project consists of 18 liquefaction blocks, four full containment storage tanks, and three LNG loading berths.
  • The inspection covered various aspects of the project, including hazard detection equipment, fire extinguishers, and instrumentation installation.
  • FERC staff provided Venture Global with a series of questions on the overall status and construction progress documentation.

Sources:

  • FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FIELD INSPECTION REPORT (Date: June 24-25, 2025)
  • FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD (Document Accession #: 20250708-3002 Filed Date: 07/08/2025)
  • Document Accession #: 20250708-3002 Filed Date: 07/08/2025