Federal Register #Docket No. 26-34-LNG

DOE Considers Blanket Authorization for Export of Previously Imported LNG from Sabine Pass

The Department of Energy's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) is considering an application from Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC (SPL) for blanket authorization to export previously imported liquefied natural gas (LNG): - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) - Applicant/Vendor: - Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC (SPL) - Products/Services Requested: - Blanket authorization to export up to 500 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of previously imported LNG - Export to non-Free Trade Agreement (non-FTA) countries - Export operations to be conducted from the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only previously imported LNG is eligible for export; domestically produced LNG is excluded - Authorization period is two years, commencing after the expiration of the previous authorization - Public comments, protests, and motions to intervene are invited as part of the review process - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Sabine Pass LNG terminal, Cameron Parish, Louisiana - DOE contracting offices at the Forrestal Building, Washington, DC

Description

Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC (SPL) has filed an application with the Department of Energy requesting blanket authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) previously imported into the United States. The authorization would allow SPL to export up to 500 billion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent over a two-year period to non-Free Trade Agreement countries on a short-term basis. The exports would be from the existing Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana. Comments and interventions on this application are due by May 18, 2026.

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