Venture Global Gator Express, LLC Submits Biweekly Construction Status Report to FERC

Strategic Insights -

As part of its commitments under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Order Granting Authorizations Under Sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act, Venture Global Gator Express, LLC has submitted a biweekly construction status report for the period of September 28, 2025 to October 11, 2025. The report provides an update on the progress of the Plaquemines LNG and Gator Express project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The biweekly construction status report is submitted in compliance with Environmental Condition No. 9 of the Commission's Order, issued on September 30, 2019.
  • Gator Express has obtained its applicable federal and state permits required for construction, with an updated permit table filed with FERC on May 27, 2022.
  • Key work during this period included monitoring revegetation at multiple sites, including the Myrtle Grove Laydown, Pipe Bridge area, Mainline Valve Site, and marsh right-of-way.
  • No problem areas or non-compliances were observed by Environmental Inspectors during the reporting period, and no non-compliance or deficiency issues were encountered by contractors.
  • Landowner concerns and agency communications were minimal, with no landowner comments received during the reporting period and no agency communications concerning instances of non-compliance.
  • Appendices A and B contain detailed information on implementation plan packages and stakeholders' comments.

Statistics:

  • The project has obtained 9 implementation plan packages, with the first package filed on November 26, 2019, and the most recent package filed on December 15, 2023.
  • The project has achieved 100% compliance with environmental regulations, with no problem areas or non-compliances observed by Environmental Inspectors during the reporting period.
  • A total of 6 photographs of revegetation sites are included in the report, showcasing progress in environmental mitigation.
  • The project has filed 2 updated permit tables with FERC, including the most recent update on May 27, 2022.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. "Order Granting Authorizations Under Sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act." September 30, 2019. 168 FERC P 61,204.
  • Venture Global Gator Express, LLC. "Biweekly Construction Status Report." October 16, 2025.