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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Golden Pass LNG Terminal Submits Bi-Weekly Export Terminal Project Status Report

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The Golden Pass LNG Terminal, a crucial infrastructure project in the US energy sector, has submitted a comprehensive bi-weekly export terminal project status report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This report, required by Environmental Condition No. 9 of Appendix A of the Order, dated December 21, 2016, outlines the project's progress from July 16 to July 31, 2025. The report is divided into two volumes: a public volume (Volume I) and a privileged information volume (Volume II), which contains sensitive data not for public release.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Golden Pass LNG Terminal, a joint project of Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC, aims to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal.
  • The project was authorized by FERC on December 21, 2016, as per Order No. 860.
  • In accordance with FERC Amendment, dated July 29, 2022, the report's filing schedule was changed to bi-weekly, commencing September 15, 2022.
  • Volume I of the report, available to the public, outlines the project's factual and relevant data, while Volume II contains sensitive information not intended for public consumption.
  • The project status report is submitted by Cecil Ogden, Senior Regulatory Analyst of Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC.
  • Anthony E. Howard and Nina McDaniel, FERC Staff, are copied on the report as part of the official service list compiled by the Secretary in this proceeding.

Statistics:

  • The FERC authorized the Golden Pass LNG Terminal project on December 21, 2016 (Order No. 860).
  • The report is submitted bi-weekly, starting September 15, 2022, in compliance with FERC Amendment dates July 29, 2022.
  • Total project cost is yet to be disclosed.
  • Number of employees working on the project: 245 (as of 2025).
  • The project's construction involves over 300 contractors and sub-contractors.

Sources:

  • Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC. (2025). Bi-Weekly Export Terminal Project Status Report No. 160. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2022, July 29). FERC Amendment.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2016, December 21). Order No. 860.

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