Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC Submits Implementation Plan for Woodside Project

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Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC, a major player in the natural gas industry, has submitted an implementation plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to demonstrate compliance with conditions related to the construction and operation of the Woodside Louisiana LNG Project. The project, which received authorization from FERC in April 2019, involves the installation of foundations for the LNG Spill Containment Basin. Louisiana LNG is requesting permission to commence this work as soon as possible, but no later than September 12, 2025. The implementation plan, submitted on a confidential basis, contains sensitive and proprietary information that could potentially harm the company's commercial and competitive interests if disclosed to the public.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Woodside Louisiana LNG Project received authorization from FERC in April 2019, granting the necessary permits for construction and operation.
  • Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC has submitted an implementation plan to demonstrate compliance with conditions related to the project, specifically regarding the LNG Spill Containment Basin.
  • The company is requesting permission to commence the installation of foundations for the LNG Spill Containment Basin as soon as possible, but no later than September 12, 2025.
  • The implementation plan contains sensitive and proprietary information, which Louisiana LNG has requested be treated as privileged and confidential, and withheld from public disclosure.
  • The company has designated Akayla Broussard, Senior Specialist Regulatory Affairs, as the primary point of contact for questions or requests related to the filing.
  • The implementation plan has been submitted to FERC, along with copies to several individuals and an external law firm, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP.

Statistics:

  • The Woodside Louisiana LNG Project was authorized by FERC in April 2019.
  • Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC has requested permission to commence installation of foundations for the LNG Spill Containment Basin by September 12, 2025.
  • The implementation plan contains sensitive and proprietary information, which has been requested to be treated as privileged and confidential.
  • The company has submitted the implementation plan to FERC, along with 7 additional recipients, including internal FERC personnel and external legal counsel.

Sources:

  • Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC, "Implementation Plan - Volume 100: LNG Spill Containment Basin Foundations" (submitted to FERC on [date not specified], but referenced as submitted on a confidential basis to DEBBIE-ANNE A. REESE, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission).
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "Order Granting Authorization under Section 3 and Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act" (issued on April 18, 2019).